By: J.S., STA
A total of 1,011 new coronavirus infections were confirmed on Wednesday, down 75 from the day before, as the test positivity rate dropped by two points to 18%, the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) said.
The 14-day incidence per 100,000 residents was down by one to 648. There were four Covid-19 deaths yesterday. The number of hospitalised Covid patients stands at 391, seven more than yesterday, of whom 102 are in intensive care, three more than yesterday. Infectologist Matjaž Jereb said that an estimated 350-400 Covid-19 patients would require standard hospital care and up to 140 intensive care by end September.