Tests carried out over the previous six days to Sunday, May 30, show that the benchmark infection rate per 100,000 population now stands at 7.82. The 3,042 tests were PCR and antigen and included non-residents.

In the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes the rate now stands at 32.

On Monday evening one Monaco resident was being treated for coronavirus at Princess Grace Hospital, while a non-resident was being treated in intensive care.

One more recovery was reported and the number of Monaco residents with mild symptoms recovering at home now stands at two. There were no new cases.

FILE PHOTO: A PCR test underway Reuters