CORONAVIRUS: three new positive cases identified in Monaco

The Principality's health authorities were informed on Wednesday 1 April that the analysis of three samples proved positive for COVID-19.

This therefore brings the number of people infected by coronavirus to 55, including two patients who have now recovered.

Twelve people are receiving treatment in hospital, two of whom are in intensive care.

In accordance with the principle that has been adopted in the Principality of Monaco by the health authorities, only patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms are being hospitalised.

People with mild symptoms are invited to self-isolate at home and will be subject to medical monitoring.  A total of 98 patients are currently being monitored outside hospitals.

The aim of this system is to avoid overburdening hospitals and to offer treatment for such patients in the city, in a way which is easy and comfortable for them.

The Prince's Government recalls the importance of continuing to take action and respecting the precautionary health measures and travel restrictions.