translated from Spanish: Michoacan records COVID-19 case fatality rate of 9.05%

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Morelia, Michoacán. – According to the epidemiological record of the Ministry of Health of Michoacán (SSM), to date 5,737 patients have died due to COVID-19, which represents a case fatality rate of 9.05 percent.
Of the total number of michoacans who died, the age group with the highest record is 60 years and older, with 3,800 deaths due to the virus, most of which have been women.
Of the total lives lost, the main comorbidity that has complicated the patient’s health when contracting COVID-19, has been hypertension, where to date 2,722 people have lost the battle against this disease.
In view of this, the SSM urges the population not to lower their guard in the implementation of preventive actions for the containment of the virus, such as constant hand washing, use of antibacterial gel and bottle covers; as well as not waving, kissing and hugging, keeping a healthy distance.
It is recalled that after the electoral process, the immunization day of 50 to 59 and 40 to 49 years will remain active, therefore, michoacans who do not yet receive the application of the biological are invited to register on page https://mivacuna.salud.gob.mx/, where a vaccination file will be generated.
The actions of this program are public, alien to any political party. Use for purposes other than those set out in the program is prohibited.

Original source in Spanish