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The Department of Health has confirmed 1,098 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland today. There are also 163 patients in our hospitals with Covid related illness, and of these 26 are being treated in ICU’s.
Staff at the HSE have stated that 10,000 people availed of ‘walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centres’ around the country yesterday. As of this morning, 87% of the Irish adult population are partially vaccinated, while almost 76% are fully vaccinated.
In Northern Ireland, sadly 5 more deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours, together with 1,072 confirmed new Covid-19 cases.
Mass vaccination centres in Northern Ireland also saw a surge in activity yesterday, as they administered first doses to adults for the last time.
Same figures bring to 2,170 the number of Covid-19 cases on the island of Ireland in past 24 hours.
Meanwhile, according to a report in ‘The Financial Times’ today, Pfizer and Moderna have raised the prices of their Covid-19 vaccines in the latest European Union supply contracts, however Pfizer and Moderna were not available for comment on this claim today.
The Department of Health has confirmed 1,427 new cases of Covid-19, today in the Irish Republic. There are 164 patients in our hospitals with the virus and 26 of these are in ICU’s.
In Northern Ireland the Department of Health also reported 1,177 positive cases of Covid-19, with, sadly, 8 further related deaths within the last 24 hours.
Same brings to 2607 the number of Covid_19 new confirmed cases on the island of Ireland in the past 24 hours.
Chief executive of the HSE Mr Paul Reid and Taoiseach Mr Michaél Martin have both hailed the massive uptake of vaccines, as long queues form at walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centres that are currently operating over this bank holiday weekend in Ireland. These centres are open to anyone aged 16 and over who has yet to receive their first dose.
Run courtesy of the HSE, they have opened in a range of locations right across the republic of Ireland with those attending receiving the Pfizer jab. An Taoiseach Mr Michaél Martin remarked, that it was great to see the walk-in Covid19 vaccine clinics up and running and the already positive uptake of the vaccine.
Health officials are reasonably confident that children aged 12-16 will be offered a vaccination in August.
Meanwhile abroad, China is racing to contain its worst coronavirus outbreak in months, as health officials blame the new highly infectious Delta variant for a surge in infections, spanning 14 of its provinces.
In the British Isles, their health authorities have urged more pregnant women to get vaccinated after a national study has shown that the Delta variant appeared to increase their risk of severe symptoms.
Australia’s third-largest city of Brisbane and other parts of the state of Queensland will enter a snap Covid-19 lockdown as and from today, as authorities race to contain an emerging outbreak of the same Delta strain.
Meanwhile at home, the Bishops of Clogher and Waterford and Lismore have decided to go-ahead with Communions and Confirmations; same to take place in late August, despite some parents casting doubts on the church’s advice. Their decision has already received a warning from Taoiseach Mr Michaél Martin, against any unilateral breaching of regulations. Mr Martin said that the sole motivation behind all restrictions was to protect lives.
The government’s worry perhaps, is about public health guidance in relation to unwelcome social interactions, following the conveyance of such Church Sacrament celebrations, which are seen as being unnecessarily encouraged by medically unqualified, elderly Church officials.
Over the past 14 days, there have been 117 Covid-19 cases in North Co. Tipperary, 12 of which were confirmed in the past 24 hours.
There have been 42 cases in the Thurles electral area in the past 14 days.
The Department of Health has confirmed 1,501 new cases of Covid-19 here in the Republic of Ireland today. There are now 169 people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus, an increase of 9 on yesterday’s figures since yesterday.
In Northern Ireland, there are 1,101 new infections reported over the same period, with sadly, 3 further related deaths.
This figure brings the total number of confirmed cases to 2602 on the island of Ireland.
Meanwhile, the first of the ‘walk-in’ Covid-19 vaccination centres, operating over the coming bank holiday weekend, also opened today in Clonmel.
Over the past 14 days, there have been 117 Covid-19 cases in North Co. Tipperary, 12 of which were confirmed in the past 24 hours. In all there were 711 cases in the Mid-West region of which 471 were in Co. Limerick and 123 in Co. Clare.
Please Do Stay Safe Over This Bank Holiday Weekend.
The Department of Health has confirmed 1,361 new cases of Covid-19 in the Irish Republic. There remain 160 patients in our hospitals, all who have tested positive for the disease, a rise of 8 patients in the past 24 hours. The number of persons in our ICU’s remains unchanged at 26.
Here in the Irish Republic Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Holohan has stated that the incidence of Covid-19 in Ireland is mainly among those aged 13 to 34 years.
In Northern Ireland, there have been 1,471 new infections and, sadly, 2 deaths reported over the same period.
These figures confirm a combined total of 2,832 covid-19 cases on the island of Ireland over the past 24 hours; down 176 on yesterday’s combined figures.
While Chief medical officer Dr. Tony Holohan stated last Wednesday that Ireland had one of the highest rates of vaccine uptakes in the world, and added that the country could be just “weeks away” from lifting further restrictions; An Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has ruled out the possibility of a massive easing of Covid-19 restrictions, similar to England’s so called “freedom day”.
Meanwhile, the European Medicines Agency said it has confidence in the safety and efficacy of mRNA Covid-19 vaccines for use among those aged 12 to 15 year olds. EMA Executive Director Ms Emer Cooke has stated that the already impressive performance of both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in older populations, has been replicated in children’s trials.
The Department of Health has reported 1,408 new cases of Covid-19 today. As of 8:00am this morning, 152 Covid patients were in our hospitals, of which 26 are in ICU’s.
Sadly, there have been, to date, a total of 5,035 Covid-19 deaths in the Irish Republic, since the pandemic began.
Professor Philip Nolan, (Chair of the NPHET Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group), said the median age of today’s cases is 24.
The current trajectory of the more transmissible Delta variant, across the country, further confirms that unvaccinated people now remain at high risk of contracting the killer virus.
Professor Karina Butler, [Chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC)], said she would strongly encourage those aged between 12 and 15 years old, with underlying medical conditions; those living with perhaps a younger child with complex medical needs, or with an immuno-compromised adult; to accept their vaccination as soon as same becomes available.
Another 1,600 positive cases have been reported in Northern Ireland by their health department today, up from 1,473 yesterday.
Sadly, also there have been three more coronavirus-related deaths recorded within the last 24-hour period. There are now 244 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland hospitals, with 32 patients in intensive care units, 23 of whom are on ventilators.
These figures combined confirm that the number of coronavirus cases on the island of Éire has now reached 3008; an increase of 415 in the past 24 hours.
Meanwhile, 2 ‘Walk-in’ vaccination services will be made available in the towns of Nenagh and Clonmel, in Co. Tipperary this coming weekend. There will be no need to arrange an appointment in order to attend, anyone over the age of 16 can just stroll in.
The vaccines available are the mRNA Pfizer or Moderna and those attending are required to supply photo ID, a PPS number, phone number and their email address.
Keep in mind that the service will be available to the rear (Northern end) of the Abbeycourt Hotel, Dublin Rd, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, on Saturday, July 31st (8:30am to 12:00pm), Sunday, August 1st (8:30am to 12:00pm) and Monday, August 2nd (1:30pm to 6:00pm), while in the south of the county, in the Clonmel Park Hotel, Poppyfield Retail Park, Cahir Rd, Ballingarrane South, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary on Friday, July 30th (9:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm) and Saturday, July 31st (8:00am to 1:00pm).
Here at home, children will NOT have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend their schools, the Minister for Health, Mr Stephen Donnelly has confirmed, following his announcement yesterday that the Covid-19 vaccination programme will be extended to all those aged 12 to 15 years, possibly as early as next week.
Meanwhile abroad, persons vaccinated against Covid-19 in high-risk parts of the United States are being requested to resume wearing masks indoors, on the advice of the country’s top health authority.
In Australia, millions of residents in Sydney are spending another month in lock-down, at least until August 28th next, with authorities announcing, a still-fast-growing coronavirus outbreak and stubbornly low vaccination rates. Sydney residents are being requested not to leave their homes only for exercise, essential work, shopping for necessities such as food, or medical reasons.
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