COVID-19 Update for September 26

There were 32 new COVID-19 cases, 15 males and 17 females, recorded on Monday, September 26, from the 349 tests conducted by laboratories across the island.

Of the positive cases, six people were under the age of 18, and 26 were 18 years and older.

The number of people in isolation facilities was 30, while 232 were in home isolation.

As at September 26, there were 559 COVID-19 related deaths.

The laboratories conducted 764 707 tests since February 2020, and recorded 102 488 COVID-19 cases (46 362 males and 56 126 females).

Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the number of people with at least one dose is 163 631 (71.6 per cent of the eligible population).

The number of fully vaccinated is 154 650 (57.1 per cent of the total population or 67.7 per cent of the eligible population).  The eligible population represents those who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)