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2,864 New Cases Of Covid-19 On Island Of Ireland Confirmed Today.

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,558 new coronavirus cases in the Republic of Ireland in the past 24 hours. The number of people with the virus being treated in our hospitals stands at 262, an increase of 14 since yesterday. There remain 51 patients being treated in intensive care units, up 3 on yesterday’s figures.

Some 6.3 million vaccines have now been administered to-date here in the Irish Republic, however the Chairperson of the GP Committee of the IMO, Dr. Denis McCauley, has stated that over the past two weeks, he has witnessed in his practice the virus finding the people who haven’t yet been vaccinated.

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland had confirmed 1,306 new cases of the virus in the last 24-hour, with, sadly, 3 further deaths of patients who had tested positive for the virus.

In Northern Ireland also today, there were 334 Covid-positive patients reported in hospital, with 47 of these in intensive care units.

The above confirmed figures bring to 2,864 the overall number of new Covid-19 cases present on the whole island of Ireland, reported over the past 24 hours.

People with Covid-19 in ICU’s are predominantly those who are not vaccinated and with known underlying health conditions, including obesity, heart disease and lung disease; according to the head of the intensive care unit at University Hospital Limerick, Dr Catherine Motherway. Dr Motherway is urging those who have yet to receive the vaccination, to make sure that they get it at the first possible occasion.

More than 100 Covid outbreaks are occurring each week, most of which are traced to social gatherings and to workplaces according to the National Lead for Testing and Tracing at the HSE, Ms Niamh O’Beirne has stated. Transmission tends to occur during office breaks, such as coffee and lunch breaks. Transport, as in car sharing, travelling to and from work, is also proving to be a challenge, she confirmed.

Please remember, vaccines are the best and only way to end this pandemic.

Today: 3,052 New Covid-19 Cases On Island Of Ireland.

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,758 new cases of Covid-19 in the republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours. There are 248 people being treated for the virus in our hospitals today, up 19 cases on yesterday’s figures,
while the number of people in intensive care units stands at 48, up a further 5 cases on yesterday.

In Northern Ireland, there are 1,294 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed today. There are 359 Covid-19 patients in northern hospital, of which 44 are in ICU. Alas, there were sadly a further 3 deaths also reported.

The above indicated figures bring to 3,052 the number of new Covid-19 cases confirmed on the whole island of Ireland, over the past 24 hours.

Ireland will now cease further deliveries of AstraZeneca and Janssen vaccines.
This decision comes as the European Union focuses its efforts on acquiring mRNA vaccines. There remains currently a strong availability of mRNA vaccines here in Ireland and therefore further deliveries of AstraZeneca and Janssen will be suspended for the foreseeable future.

Today: 3,511 New Covid-19 Cases On Island Of Ireland.

The Department of Health has confirmed 2,074 further new cases of Covid-19, within the Irish Republic in the last 24 hours
There are 229 people being treated for the virus in our hospitals, with the number of people in intensive care units (ICU’S) remaining at 43.

In Northern Ireland, a further 1,437 new cases were reported within the last 24 hours. There remain 359 patients hospitalised with Covid-19, with 44 of these in ICU. Alas, sadly 5 deaths were also been reported, again within the same past 24 hours.

The above indicated figures bring to 3,511 the number of new Covid-19 cases confirmed on the whole island of Ireland, over the past 24 hours; an increase of 146 on yesterday’s figures.

Please remember, vaccines are the best and only way to end this pandemic.

Consumable Items Recalled By Food Safety Authority Yesterday.

The five consumable items, pictured hereunder, are being recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide. This pesticide is forbidden in Europe, as it is known to be carcinogenic and mutagenic.

The consumables to be avoided include:-
(1) Batches of Seven Seas Omega-3 and Immunity 30 Day Duo Pack. [Batch 247548: Best Before Jul-22; Batch 247549: Best Before Jul-22 and Batch 256666: Best Before March-23.]
(2) Batches of True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder. [All best before dates between 10/11/2022 to 11/03/2023.]
(3) Batches of Carte D’or Strawberry Ice Cream. [L1123CL020, L1146AL020, L1146BL020 and L1147BL020; best before: 05/2023]
(4) Batches of Nestle Milkybar Mini Multipack Ice Cream. [6 x 50ml – Batch code Ml099 best before 04.2023.]
(5) Batches of Nuii Salted Caramel Ice Cream. [90ml Batch codes Ml1114 and Ml1115 – best before 04.2023.]

Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not permitted for use in foods sold in the EU, but is approved for use by other countries outside the EU.

Although the consumption of the contaminated products does not pose an immediate acute risk to health, there is an increased risk if there is continued consumption of ethylene oxide in contaminated food over a long period of time. Therefore, exposure to ethylene oxide needs to be minimised.

Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with and retailing the implicated batches.

Ethylene oxide is also used as a surface disinfectant that is widely put into service in hospitals and the medical equipment industry, to replace steam in the sterilization of heat-sensitive tools.

Today: 3,365 New Covid-19 Cases On Island Of Ireland.

The Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland has confirmed 1,978 new cases of Covid-19 within the last 24 hours up 75 on yesterday’s daily figures. There remain 221 people in our hospitals who have tested positive for the disease and of these 43 are confined to ICU’s, an increase of six patients in the past 24 hours.

The Department of Public Health Mid-West has reported a sudden increase in Covid-19 cases within the region, mostly connected to widespread community transmission over the past 7 days. The Department has recorded 824 Covid-19 cases over the past 14 weeks, with 126 located in north Co. Tipperary; 515 in Co. Limerick and 183 in Co. Clare.
Yesterday alone saw the highest daily increase in the region, involving a total of 85 cases, 23 of which were in north Co. Tipperary; 50 in Co. Limerick, and 12 in Co. Clare. At least 168 of the individuals affected had attended hospitality settings over the past three weeks.

In Northern Ireland, there have been 1,389 new confirmed cases of the virus confirmed in the last 24-hours, with sadly 4 further deaths of patients who had tested positive for the virus.

Both the above confirmed figures bring to 3,365 the number of new Covid-19 cases confirmed on the whole island of Ireland, over the past 24 hours.

Here in the Irish Republic 6.28 million vaccines have now been administered, with over 80% of adults population fully vaccinated and almost 90% partially vaccinated.

This information comes as the Health Service Executive confirm that 71,000 children, aged 12-15 years, have to-date registered for Covid-19 vaccinations.