Before the break, you heard the Director of Health services talk about the latest COVID numbers, and his conclusion that the number of cases has plateaued.
But, last nights batch of 168 samples returned 37 new cases - about a 22% positive rate.
There are 5 cases in the Belize District, 4 in the City, 1 in Western Pines. There are 11 in the Corozal District, 7 in the Town, 1 in San Victor, 1 from San Marcos in Toledo District, 1 from Georgeville in Cayo, and 1 repatriated person.
And there are 21 case sin the Orange Walk District, 9 in San Jose Palmar, 3 in San Estevan, 2 in Orange Walk Town, 2 in San Jose, 1 in August Pine Ridge, 1 in Trial Farm, 1 in San Antonio, 1 in Shipyard, and 1 from San Pedro village.
As Manzanero said earlier, the increasing numbers are for the 2 northern districts are being watched closely.