The latest figures show a steady decline in new coronavirus infections in Monaco, with just 17 new cases recorded in the seven days to Sunday, January 22.

The benchmark incidence rate, showing new infections adjusted per 100,000 population, fell to 43 on Sunday, down from 64 one week earlier.

Only nine patients with mild symptoms are recovering at home. However, Among eight patients receiving treatment for coronavirus symptoms at Princess Grace Hospital, four are residents. Three patients are in intensive care, including one resident.

FILE PHOTO: A coronavirus patient in hospital in France in early 2022 Reuters