The Department of Health this evening has confirmed that there has been, sadly, 1 further death caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 4,836.
There have been 269 new additional virus cases reported here within the Irish Republic. This leaves the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception, at 243,508.
There have been 5,594 virus cases confirmed here in Co. Tipperary, since the pandemic began, same figure relevant up to and including April 16th, 2021.
There are 181 people with Covid-19 in hospital today, and of that number, 47 are in ICU’s, according to Ireland’s COVID-19 Data Hub.
The HSE has confirmed that more than 100,000 people aged between 65 and 69 years, have now registered to receive a Covid-19 vaccination to date. Some 26 vaccination centres are expected to open across the Irish Republic by the end of next week.
Note: Appointments can be made online through the HSE website or by Telephoning the HSE direct on 1850 24 1850.
Some 838,644 first doses of Covid-19 vaccines have now been administered here in Ireland up to April 16th, with 349,710 persons having received their second dose.
The total worldwide number of virus cases identified up to 5:00pm this evening, now stands at almost 140.85 million confirmed, with global deaths at well over 3.01 million.
Please Do Continue To Behave Responsibly.
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