The data was released by the World Health Organization (WHO), which periodically updates epidemiological information on Covid-19.

According to the WHO, Europe reported more than 701,000 new cases between December 11, 2023 and January 7, 2024, a 13% decrease compared to the previous 28-day period, from November 13 to December 10, 2023.

Portugal is among the 10 European countries - of the 62 that transmitted data to the WHO - with increases of more than 20% in new infections, occupying seventh position, ahead of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

Between December 11, 2023 and January 7, 2024, Portugal registered 4,451 new cases of covid-19, an increase of 43% compared to the period from November 13 to December 10, 2023.

In the comparative periods under analysis, Portugal reported 49% fewer new hospitalizations.