It had become inoperable a week ago, specifically Thursday, June 1, due to the low incidence of the disease compared to the tests performed daily, the portfolio said.
The care center with a capacity of 134 beds was the second to be ready for occupancy in April 2020 for the care of the population affected by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic virus.
The first to open here was the Parque de la Industria in zone 9 of this capital, which also recently closed its doors.
The MSPAS had previously advised that due to the consequences of the pathogen, patients can continue their medical care at Rodolfo Robles Specialty Hospital, where they will receive comprehensive services.
Patients can also visit regional hospital centers, institutions or health posts near them, or Western Regional Hospital.
The country’s health minister, Francisco Coma, warned three days ago of a possible surge in infections in the coming months (July and August).
The behavior over the past two weeks reflects a slight upward trend in the number of cases, but he ruled out that it was anything to worry about as they were mild, he said.
The experts have noted that the XBB1.1.5 subvariant of Ómicron, which has been dominant in the country for some time, deserves to proceed with basic prevention measures such as washing hands, wearing a mask and avoiding crowds, especially among people who are nearby stop any respiratory symptoms.
They also suggest helping health services to look out for early warning signs, especially among children, the over-60s and people with chronic illnesses.
In Guatemala, just over 42 percent of the population had been vaccinated against Covid-19 by May last year, just over seven million people out of a total of 17.2 million.
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