APRIL BLOG: Coronavirus in Estonia
By Estonian World on Apr 15, 2020 09:53 pm
APRIL BLOG: Coronavirus in Estonia
As the coronavirus hits Estonia and the Estonian government has declared an emergency situation and, as of 17 March, closed its borders, Estonian World informs you on the latest developments in the country and brings you some of the local as well as international opinions on the matter.
16 April 2020 – 1,400 coronavirus cases in Estonia
As of today, there are 1,400 confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Estonia, according to the country’s Health Board (33,967 tests have been conducted so far); 147 people are hospitalised, eleven are in intensive care and in a critical condition; 35 people have died; 117 previously hospitalised patients have recovered. The Estonian government declared an emergency situation on 12 March and closed its borders on 17 March.
The virus is transmitted from person to person through droplet spread. The incubation period of the virus is about two to 14 days, with an average of five days.
