Two new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, with one of the diagnosed already in quarantine at the time of diagnosis.
18 people are currently hospitalised with the virus, none in intensive care. 247 people are currently in quarantine, with another 116 in isolation, showing a slight increase of quarantines but also a decline in isolation from yesterday. The 14-day incidence of infection per 100,000 people is now 14.7, down from 15.5 yesterday. Incidence at border screening is at 22.4, down from 25.4 yesterday, and continues to surpass the domestic incidence rate, although at a declining rate.
More statistics and information can be found at covid.is or below.
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