There have been eight deaths from Covid-19 during the last 24 hours in the region, the highest number since the second wave of the virus.
The Department of Health has issued a warning that the health system in the region is in danger of collapse due to the increase in the number of cases.
Regional Statistics
For the 24 hours ending at midnight last night
523 confirmed cases (40 less than the previous 24 hours)
10,107 total confirmed cases
491 hospitalized (24 more than the previous 24 hours)
86 in intensive care (3 more than the previous 24 hours)
300 deceased (8 more than the previous 24 hours)
National Statistics
1,116,738 confirmed cases (+8,304 in the last 24 hours)
35,298 deceased (+746 in the last seven days)
