The Department of Health here in the Republic of Ireland have confirmed a further 5,268 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19; with a further 4,613 positive antigen tests logged through the HSE portal. Same above confirmed figures bring the total number of virus cases in the Irish Republic, to 9,881; up a further 1,066 cases on yesterday’s reported figures.
On the Irish mainland in the past 24 hours, 12,770 new cases have been confirmed; up 968 on yesterday’s reported figures.
The Department of Health has also reported 108 deaths related to Covid-19 since last Wednesday, bringing the total number of deaths linked to the virus to 6,399.
There are 631 people currently in hospital with the virus, down 6 on figures reported yesterday.
A further 2,889 cases of coronavirus were reported in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours, down from 2,987 on yesterday’s reported figures.
There were 474 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals; down 2 on yesterday and of these, 12 patients remain in intensive care units, down 1 on yesterday.
Sadly, 5 Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland today, bringing the total number of deaths linked to Covid-19, since the start of the pandemic, to 3,165. Yesterday also, Stormont’s chief scientific adviser, Professor Ian Young, warned people residing in Northern Ireland that the lifting of Covid-19 legal restrictions, should not be viewed at present as “freedom day”.
In New Zealand Covid-19 infections have reached a record high, as police fail to clear anti-vaccine protesters and their vehicles, latter blocking the streets around their countries parliament.
Meanwhile, South Korea’s daily count of new coronavirus cases has topped 90,000 for the first time, same caused by the fast-spreading Omicron variant; almost doubling their previous daily tallies, within the past 7 days, despite 86% of their population having been fully vaccinated and 58% having received a booster shot.
In Japan yesterday, there were 236 new coronavirus fatalities, their worst ever one-day Covid death total.
The Department of Health here in the Republic of Ireland have confirmed a further 4,160 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, with a further 4,655 positive antigen tests logged through the HSE portal. Both confirmed above figures bring the total number of virus cases in the Irish Republic, to 8,815; up a further 1,712 cases on yesterday’s reported figures.
There remain 635 people in hospital with the virus, with the number of people receiving treatment in the Republic’s ICU, standing at 65; down 2 on yesterday.
The Department of Health in Northern Ireland, has confirmed a further 2,987 cases of the virus in the last 24-hour.
This morning there were 476 Covid-19 patients in northern hospital, 12 of whom were in ICUs.
Sadly, 4 more people, who had previously tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, have passed away.
Today, Monday February 14th, the Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland, has confirmed a further 3,494 PCR cases of Covid-19, together with 3,609 positive antigen tests logged through the HSE portal. Both confirmed above figures bring the total number of virus cases in the Irish Republic, to 7,103.
At 8:00am this morning, there were 665 Covid-19 patients hospitalised, and of these 67 were in intensive care units across the Irish State.
Data accounting for last Saturday, and yesterday Sunday have also been released. Saturday’s data recorded 8,590 overall cases, while yesterday’s data recorded 7,281.
In Northern Ireland, a further 2,465 cases have been reported in the past 24 hours.
There were 437 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals up from 423 on Friday, and of those, 13 patients remain in intensive care units, up 1 on Friday.
Sadly, 2 Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland today.
Pictured from left to right: Eileen Bourke, Ellen Carey, Cllr Sean Ryan, Liam McGuire, Joan Brennan, Catherine Fogarty (accepting cheque on behalf of Irish Heart Foundation), Mary Jo Fanning, TP Sheehan, Pat Brennan, Kathleen McGuire and the two young men at the front are Bill Hackett and Peter Melbourne.
This story is about more than a raffle and a generous donation however.
Patron, Mr Liam McGuire collapsed in Brennan’s Bar, situated on Liberty Square, Thurles, shortly after he had entered the premises in June of 2019.
Bill Hackett and Peter Melbourne(pictured above) had just completed training in how to use a defibrillator and they jumped into action using the defibrillator, obtained from The Arch Bar next door.
Michael Fogarty, well know Thurles artist was also on the scene and did trojan work to assist.
Joan Brennan, a retired nurse kept everyone calm as aid was rendered and an ambulance was able to take Mr Liam McGuire to hospital.
Liam has since made a full recovery and is delighted to be able to contribute €1,020 to the work of the Irish Heart Foundation.
The signed photo of Rachel Blackmore, (Credit Healy Racing), was arranged by Mark Troy. The photo was raffled over the Christmas festival, to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation and the lucky winner was Willie Ryan, Clonakenny, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
The Food Safety Of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an urgent recall for smoked salmon being sold in SuperValu, Dunnes Stores and others retail outlets, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Product: Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon; pack sizes: 90g, 180g, 500g, 1 kg; approval number: IE MO 0022 EC Batch Code: 288/02 Country Of Origin: Ireland.
On this advice, Burren Smokehouse are recalling the above batch of its Smoked Irish Organic Salmon due to detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.
Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.
The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
A distribution list will be emailed to relevant PEHOs (Principal Environmental Health Officers) in due course. Please notify the FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie) of any concerns. Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers.
Retailers should recall the implicated batch from their customers. Caterers should not use the implicated batch.
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
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