A Monaco resident aged 78 died on October 22 due to coronavirus, the Government announced on Tuesday.

There are 13 patients being treated for coronavirus symptoms at Princess Grace Hospital and six are Monaco residents. One non-resident is in intensive care.

The benchmark incidence rate, that is the number of infections per 100,000 population, rose to 222 as of Sunday, October 23, up from 189 one week earlier. In context, the rate stood at 235 on October 9.

The number of residents with mild symptoms recovering at home stands at 42, compared to 43 seven days earlier.

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