COVID-19: seven new positive cases and one discharge from hospital on Monday 31 August 2020

In accordance with the practices adopted by the World Health Organization and neighbouring countries in this area, daily updates now report coronavirus cases among residents only.

Seven new positive cases of COVID-19 were recorded on Monday.

This brings the Principality’s total coronavirus cases to 138.

While one person was discharged from hospital, two residents were admitted, one to intensive care.

This evening, a total of four patients are being treated at Princess Grace Hospital: three residents, two of whom are in intensive care, and one non-resident.

The total number of people who have recovered still stands at 89.

This Monday evening, 42 people are being monitored by the Home Patient Follow-Up Centre, which offers medical support to those with minor symptoms who are asked to self-isolate at home.