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Norway registers highest number of hospitalized corona patients since end of May

On Wednesday, Norway registered a number of hospitalized coronavirus patients that hasn't been seen since May 28.

Norway registers highest number of hospitalized corona patients since end of May
Photo: Stian Lysberg Solum / NTB

That is seven more than on Tuesday, according to the Norwegian Directorate of Health’s overview.

Two of the corona patients are receiving respiratory treatment – one less than the day before.

According to the Norwegian Directorate of Health’s overview, Oslo University Hospital has the most corona-infected patients, with eight corona patients. 

Furthermore, Akershus University Hospital (Ahus) has five corona patients.

As of midnight on Wednesday night, a total of 16,771 corona-infected people were registered in Norway since the pandemic began. 

That is an increase of 169 reported cases in the last 24 hours.

On Wednesday, a new corona death was reported in Drammen. 

Up to Tuesday, the National Institute of Public Health (FHI) registered 278 corona-related deaths since March.

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TOPICS: CoronavirusCoronavirus in NorwayCoronavirus infections

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