In a recent report, it was stated that there has been an increase of 15% in the number of COVID-19 cases in the last week, with a total of 10,000 new cases recorded. The surge in cases has led to a rise in hospitalizations by 20%, reaching 1,500 patients currently receiving treatment. Additionally, the report highlighted that the positivity rate has also seen a significant uptick, now standing at 8%. Authorities are urging the population to adhere to safety measures to curb the spread of the virus and avoid overwhelming the healthcare system.