Covid-19 death toll at 160, 7,400 infected
The number of people infected with coronavirus in the country continues to rise. Currently there are 7,443 confirmed cases, with the number of fatalities rising to 160.
Portugal on Tuesday reported a total of 160 deaths associated with Covid-19, 20 more than on Monday, and 7,443 people were infected (1,035 more), according to the epidemiological bulletin released by the Directorate General of Health (DGS).
The report on the epidemiological situation in Portugal, with data updated until 24:00 on Monday, showed that the Northern region has the highest number of deaths (83), followed by the Centre region (40), the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region (35) and the Algarve, which today recorded two deaths.
Compared to Monday, when there were 140 deaths, today there was an increase of 14.1% (20 more).
According to DGS data, there are 7,443 confirmed cases, 1,035 more (an increase of 16.1%) compared to Monday.
