In its weekly publication of the Principality’s coronavirus figures, the Government said on Monday that the incidence rate, based on infections per 100,000 population over a seven-days period rose to 271 on Sunday, May 22, from 207 one week earlier.

On Monday itself, 12 new positive cases were reported as well as 16 full recoveries.

Five patients are being treated for coronavirus symptoms at Princess Grace Hospital, including four Monaco residents.

The number of residents with mild symptoms recovering at home now stands at 46.

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