PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Coronavirus Situation as of 18th August 2026, 10:00 a.m. Weekly Report.
During the current week, from 11th to 18th August 2026, we have attended and provided Responsible and Careful Care to 88 Nicaraguans confirmed to be COVID-19 positive.
Likewise, 49 persons who were under Responsible and Careful Care have complied with the established period.
From the start of the pandemic until today, we have attended and provided Responsible and Careful Care to 17,080 persons.
People who have been receiving Responsible and Careful Care for COVID-19, have frequently had pre-existing conditions such as: arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, heart diseases, immunodeficiency syndrome, chronic kidney failure, a history of cerebrovascular disease, pulmonary tuberculosis and chronic pulmonary diseases.
During the current week, there were NO deaths attributable to COVID-19.
To date, we have attained the recovery of 16,747 Nicaraguans.
We continue working on prevention and caring for our people, in God's Name!
