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Over Past 24 Hours, 2,931 Covid-19 Cases Confirmed On Island Of Ireland.

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,706 new cases of Covid-19 in the Irish Republic over the past 24 hours.

There are 347 people currently being being treated for the virus in our hospitals; up 23 patients on yesterday’s figures and of these, there are 60 people being treated in intensive care.

In Northern Ireland, there were 1,225 confirmed cases of Covid-19 reported in the past 24 hours and sadly 9 further deaths.

The above confirmed figures bring to 2,931 in total, the number of new Covid-19 cases present on the whole island of Ireland, reported over the past 24 hours.

Meanwhile, the Minister for Transport Mr Eamon Ryan has confirmed that public transport which currently operates at 75% capacity, will return to 100% capacity as and from next week.

Other easing of restriction are expected to be announced on Tuesday next.

Do Stay Safe.

Over Past 24 Hours 3,427 New Covid-19 Cases Confirmed On Island Of Ireland.

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,997 new cases of Covid-19, in the Republic of Ireland today. There are presently 324 people being treated in our hospitals and of these, 61 patients are being treated in our intensive care units (ICUs), latter an increase of 2 on yesterday’s figures.

In Northern Ireland, 1,430 positive cases have been recorded today, with , sadly a further 6 deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours.

The above confirmed figures bring to 3,427, in total, the number of new Covid-19 cases present on the whole island of Ireland, reported over the past 24 hours.

The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has stated that the current levels of transmission are simply too high, adding that it is important that we continue to follow the public health advice, especially this weekend.

With “Walk in vaccination centres” continuing this weekend for those aged 12 and over, the uptake among same has remained slow, with about 50% only having come forward for vaccination so far.
Nevertheless, Ireland remains now second in Europe in terms of vaccine uptake.

Please stay safe over this weekend, your life may depend on it.

3,750 New Covid-19 Cases Confirmed On Island Of Ireland Over Past 24 Hours.

The Department of Health has confirmed a further 1,875 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours in the Republic of Ireland. There are 326 people in our hospitals, having tested positive for the disease, of whom 59 are currently in our intensive care units.

In Northern Ireland today, there were confirmed also another 1,875 new infections, together with, sadly, 5 further Covid-related deaths.

The above confirmed figures bring to 3,750, in total, the number of new Covid-19 cases present on the whole island of Ireland, reported over the past 24 hours.

Published Covid Studies
Continuous fatigue together with a shortness of breath still afflict many patients over a year after having been hospitalised for Covid-19, according to a new study carried out in China and published in the British medical journal ‘The Lancet’.

Vaccination Clinics
Those seeking to attend any of the vaccination clinics available this weekend can see a full list of locations HERE.

With the weather due to remain sunny and above 23° over the coming weekend, people are being asked to observe strict social distancing and face covering, while avoiding large crowds.

Covid Cases On Island Of Ireland Confirmed At 3,416 In Last 24 Hours.

There have been 1,866 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed by the Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland today.

The number of people hospitalised who have tested positive for the disease stands at 331, eight more than we reported yesterday.

Of those hospitalised, 61 are receiving attention in intensive care units, an increase of five further patients overnight.

Northern Ireland:

In Northern Ireland their Department of Health have confirmed 1,550 new confirmed cases in the last 24-hours. There are 376 Covid-positive patients in their hospital, of which 41 remain presently in intensive care.
Sadly, four further coronavirus patients, identified in the north of the country, have died today.

Sadly also, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) here in the Republic, have confirmed that the total number of Covid-related deaths in Ireland now stands at 5,092; up a further 18 over the previous 7 days.

NPHET is now publicly calling for 90% of those over 16 years of age to be fully vaccinated, before a further widespread easing of any restrictions is brought to fruition. It is estimated that this target will take some six weeks to be fully attained.

Please do stay safe by following all health advice in order to best protect ourselves and those around us.

September 2021 Is ‘Heart Month’.

September is Heart Month and this year the Irish Heart Foundation is all about men’s health!

**RPI Ambassadors Peter Stringer and Malcolm O’Kelly are helping us Reboot this September.**

Ms Janis Morrissey, (Director of Health Promotion, Irish Heart Foundation), reports.

“Did you know that 1 in 4 men will die from heart disease and stroke? And men are nearly three times more likely than women to die young from heart disease and stroke?

But the good news is that 80% of these deaths are preventable with lifestyle changes.

That’s why we in the Irish Heart Foundation  have teamed up with  Rugby Players Ireland to get men all over Ireland to Reboot their life.
Supported by the HSE, we are here to help men to challenge themselves to make some positive lifestyle changes for their heart health.

Head over to irishheart.ie to find out how you or the men in your life can Reboot and  make small changes for a healthier heart  and future.

You’ll find plenty of tips and Reboot stories from our Rugby Players Ireland Ambassadors Tommy Bowe, Paul Wallace, Malcom O’Kelly and Peter Stringer as well as the inspiring stories of our Irish Heart Foundation Ambassadors Don O’Sullivan and Niall Nugent.

It’s never too late to choose to Reboot.” Signed Janis Morrissey.