The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #327 reports 419 new PCR cases for the Monday, 8 February 2021 deadline. The Monday bulletin is usually well below average as it reflects the lull in testing over the weekend. The cases compare to the 7-day nationwide average for PCR confirmed cases that is 1,232.
The number of PCR-confirmed cases is at 224,538 for the 8 February bulletin. Labs carried out 2,186 first PCR tests. The number of tests compares with the 14-day average that is 6,914. The average has increased after countries abroad are requesting a PCR test for return travel. The country can process 14,000 PCR tests a day. Overall, the demand for tests is up. The government says sufficient PCR tests are available.
Private labs have special facilities for those requiring results in time for travel abroad. Results of PCR tests can be had...
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