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There have been 1,703 new cases of Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health in the last 24 hours, here in the Republic of Ireland; up 289 on yesterday’s reported figures.
There are 363 people with the virus currently being treated in our hospitals across the country; a noted rise of 10 in number since yesterday, with 52 of these patients being treated in intensive care units, down 3 on the same period.
In Northern Ireland, there has been reported a further 1,812 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, with sadly, a further 7 deaths within the same time period.
The HSE’s National Lead for Testing and Tracing Ms Niamh O’Beirne has stated this afternoon that the positivity rate among tests carried out in 15-24, age group has declined, dropping from 22% to 16%, with the positivity rate among children aged 0-14 having also fallen.
Please continue to stay safe.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has confirmed that four cases of the Mu or B.1.621 variant of Covid have been identified in Ireland.
The World Health Organisation (WHO), to date, has designated this fifth strain of coronavirus as a ‘variant of interest’ but not a ‘variant of concern’. However, they have stated that the variant does have a constellation of mutations, which could make it more vaccine resistant than other strains of the virus currently in circulation, adding that further studies will be needed to confirm any concerns.
The variant, to date, has been recorded in 39 other countries and health authorities are currently trying to determine whether it is more resistant to vaccination than other known strains of coronavirus.
Since it was first identification in Colombia in January 2021, there have been a few sporadic reports of cases of the Mu variant and some larger outbreaks have been reported countries in South America and in Europe.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) report that these 4 cases were recorded before the end of August.
The Department of Health has confirmed 1,751 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours here in the Republic of Ireland.
There are 343 people in our hospital, having tested positive for the disease and of these, 59 are receiving treatment in our intensive care units, latter number showing a rise of 3 on yesterdays reported figures.
According to recorded data, there were 52 deaths linked to probable Covid-19 last month, August 2021.
In Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has announced a further 793 new confirmed cases of the virus in the last 24-hour period.
This morning there were 417 patients suffering from the virus in northern hospitals, with 46 of these in intensive care units.
Sadly, a further 12 people, in the last 24 hours, who had been diagnosed with Covid-19, have died.
Republic of Ireland
The Department of Health has confirmed a further 1,789 new cases of Covid-19 here in the Republic of Ireland.
The number of people in our hospitals, suffering from the virus, currently stands at 360 patients, of whom 56 are being treated in our intensive care units, (ICUs).
The total number of deaths, confirmed from Covid-19 in the Republic, has now risen to 5,112, with 20 deaths confirmed in the past week.
NPHET in its latest communication to Government has stated that the virus situation here is most likely to get worse, before it improves, with the biggest risk occurring amongst those who are failing to get themselves vaccinated.
Northern Ireland
Meanwhile in Northern Ireland, their Department of Health has confirmed 1,472 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hour. A further 9 deaths of patients, who had previously tested positive for Covid-19, sadly, has also been reported.
This morning, in Northern Ireland, there were 418 Covid-positive patients in hospital, with 46 of these in intensive care.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as “Mu” (known scientifically as B.1.621 variant), which was first identified in Colombia in January 2021. This virus variant has mutations that indicate a risk of resistance to current vaccines. Having, as stated been first detected in Colombia, “Mu” has since been reported in other South American countries and also in Europe.
Try To Stay Safe.
The Department of Health has confirmed 1,382 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland today; up 143 cases on yesterday’s published figures.
There are 355 people being treated for the virus in our hospitals, while the number of people in our intensive care units currently remains at 54.
In Northern Ireland today, 1,313 new cases of the virus were confirmed, with, sadly, 6 more deaths directly linked to the virus.
The Irish Cabinet has agreed to a future coronavirus roadmap that would effectively bring an end to most restrictions by October 22nd next.
However, same remains contingent on Covid-19 cases remaining manageable and at least 90% of adults receiving full vaccinations. However, masks are still going to be required in all health and retail sectors and on all public transport services.
Up to yesterday, the Health Service Executive has confirmed that some 164,000 children, aged between 12 and 15 years have now registered for a Covid-19 vaccine, while 148,000 have received their first vaccination dose. Same children are being offered either Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines.
Abroad, the European Union has recommended that member states reimpose travel restrictions on US tourists entering States over continued rising Covid infections.
However such recommendations are seen to be not binding on national capitals, which may yet decide to allow fully vaccinated US travellers to visit. To date during this Covid crisis, most EU member States have followed advice on all Brussels travel restrictions.
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