26 March 2020 Update on The Corona Crisis from A Locked Down Ghent

After two consecutive days of a declining trend in the number of new people admitted to hospital with the Covid-19, Wednesday saw an increase in the number of new admissions, infections, and deaths. 668 new people have tested positive for the new coronavirus bringing the total number of cases in Belgium to 4,937.The total number of people admitted to hospital on Wednesday was  2,152, an increase of 434 patients in one day. In addition, 56 new deaths have been reported bringing the total number of deaths in Belgium to 178. We’re drawing strength out of an interview with Belgian’s lead virologist, Prof. Van Ranst who said in an interview with De Morgen “It is not as bad as it seems. Only, that is hard to explain. People expect to see an immediate drop, while a less sharp rise is the only thing we can hope for at the moment”. We like to belief him and are finding joy in the little things… Stay Safe, Stay Healthy - Ghent, Belgium