In Italy a record of infections, over 78 thousand: 28,800 in Lombardy alone
It is estimated that they already are two and a half million people in isolation due to contacts with positive Covid, it is discussed whether to reduce quarantines, to 3-5 days for vaccinated with three doses, to avoid paralysis of activities productive, and also because, according to some Regions, the tracking in certain areas it is completely skipped. The Technical Scientific Committee, called to give an opinion, has been convened for tomorrow. Meanwhile galopanum the infections, over 78 thousand (78,313), never so many since the beginning of the pandemic, of which 28,800 in Lombardy alone. I tampons they cut the record share of one million (1,034,677, incidence 7.6%); deaths also return above 200 (202), 366 more hospitalizations that exceed ten thousand in total (+19 intensive care). me too’Emilia-Romagna risks the yellow zone, confirms the councilor for health Raffaele Donini that referring to the occupation of the medical areas speaks of 13-14%, therefore very close to the critical threshold of 15%. However, he adds, the average hospital stay of the vaccinated is very short, while the director general of the AUSl of Bologna, Paolo Bordon, confirms that in the high-density wards “for 75% are unvaccinated“.
The administration of children did not take off, he added: low numbers for the 5-11 age group, below 5%. There are 3,427 new positives on almost 51 thousand swabs (6.7% incidence); hospitalization in the medical area increased by 50, intensive care increased by 5 and deaths increased by 16. 227 cases in Rimini (171 symptomatic). the American authorities meanwhile they already have reduced isolation from 10 to 5 days for asymptomatic Covid positives, e no quarantine it is intended for third dose vaccinates in case of positive contacts. France and the United Kingdom say they are ready for new regulations France from January 15 comes the pass vaccination, along the lines of the Italian Green pass, previous vote of the Parliament, and there is the possibility of carrying out the third dose at three months from the second. On New Year’s Eve, however, only recommendations to avoid gatherings and limit large parties, but no ban.