While the government has announced the first cautious steps to re-opening the economy paralyzed by the coronavirus pandemic.  the rate of new infections remains unabated with 12,121 cases in the first 12 days of August,  a figure that exceeds more than those  registered at the same time in July.

Panama reported its first case of coronavirus on March 9 and as of ay, August 12, there were 1,703  deaths and 37,377 confirmed infections.

According to the figures provided by the Health authorities, in the 12 days, 35,234 tests have been applied, resulting in 12,121 positive tests for a dangerously high positivity of 34.40%.

In the same time period in  July, 34,141 tests were performed, of which 12,083 were positive for a positivity of 35.39%.

s remains unabated with 12,121 cases in the first 12 days of August,  a figure that exceeds more than  those registered at the same time in July.

Panama reported its first case of coronavirus on March 9 and as of ay, August 12, there were 1,703  deaths and 37,377 confirmed infections.

According to the figures provided by the Health authorities, in  the 12 days, 35,234 tests have been applied, resulting in 12,121 positive tests for a dangerously high positivity of 34.40%.

In the same time period in  July, 34,141 tests were performed, of which 12,083 were positive for a positivity of 35.39%.