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CORONAVIRUS cases are maintaining their downward trajectory according to today’s(August 12) figures for the Valencian Community.
1,593 infections were reported today, compared to 2,073 cases a week ago, and 2,968 on July 29.
The new case total has almost halved over a three-week period.
Today’s total is also 36 lower than yesterday.
Six deaths caused by COVID-19 were reported today with the pandemic total now at 7,560, a rise of 34 since last Thursday.
Hospitalisations have dropped below the 600 mark.
583 people are being treated for the coronavirus, a fall of 42 since August 5, and 33 fewer than yesterday.
Intensive care patient numbers stand at 103, which is four less than yesterday and also on a week-to-week comparison.