Number of infected in Portugal rises to 78

The number of confirmed cases of infection with the new coronavirus, which causes Covid-19 disease, has risen to 78 in Portugal, 19 more than those recorded on Wednesday, the Directorate-General of Health (DGS) announced today.

According to the bulletin on the epidemiological situation in Portugal, there are 637 suspected cases, of which 133 are awaiting laboratory results.

According to DGS, there are still 4,923 contacts under surveillance by health authorities.