Regarding Thursday´s report, the ministry also stated that while a slight increased infection toll was reported, compared to the 36,632 reported on Wednesday, 18 fewer deaths were registered during the day.

The Gimbe Foundation said that in the week of September 21-27, Covid-19 infections rose by 34.0% and hospitalization rating by 4.5%, although there was a 14.7% in ICUs.

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