The Department of Health has confirmed 1,207 new cases of Covid-19 within the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic.
The number of people being treated in our hospitals has increased to 355, up 12 on yesterday’s reported figures. There are 69 people being treated in intensive care, down 1 on yesterday.
There were 21 Covid-19 deaths in the week to last Tuesday, according to a new report today from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC).
These figures bring the total number of people who have died in Ireland to 5,280, with over 86% of these already with other underlying conditions.
In Northern Ireland, another 1,305 cases of the virus has been confirmed by their Department of Health.
There were 359 Covid-positive patients in northern hospitals, 33 of whom remain in intensive care units. Sadly, also a further 4 patients, who had previously tested positive for the virus. have died.
Please Remember:
Vaccination continues to offer the best protection against the most severe effects of COVID-19, including hospitalisation and death.
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