Only YOU can stop the current chain of transmission.
This evening the Department of Health have confirmed that, sadly, there have been 48 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 3,214.
We further learn that there have been 1,254 new additional virus cases reported in the republic today. This leaves the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception, here in the Irish Republic, at 193,892.
With transmission in the Tipperary community remaining high, there have been 717 killer Covid-19 cases confirmed in Tipperary in the past 14 days, to yesterday, (January 28th). There have also been 14 further cases in the 24 hour period, to midnight yesterday, (January 28th). There have been 4,237 confirmed cases to date in Tipperary since the pandemic began.
Of today’s cases nationally; 437 are in Dublin, 146 in Cork, 76 in Meath, 69 in Wexford, 62 in Kildare; with the remaining 464 cases located across all other counties.
There are over 1,552 people with Covid-19 in hospital, and of that number, 211 people are in ICU’s, according to Ireland’s COVID-19 Data Hub.
Europe’s medicines regulator has recommended approving AstraZeneca and Oxford University’s Covid-19 vaccine for all people over the age of 18. Ireland is expected to receive some 300,000 fewer doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine as a direct result of a shortfall in deliveries to the EU. However, same will start arriving here a week earlier than originally planned.
Total global cases up to 5.30pm this evening, are now standing at almost 102 million confirmed cases, with global deaths at over 2.19 million.
Only YOU can stop the current chain of transmission.
This evening the Department of Health have confirmed that, sadly, there have been 47 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 3,167. (Note: 878 deaths so far in just January 2021)
On a day that the Taoiseach, Mr Micheál Martin again asks selfish, egoistic and shameless members of the Irish population to immediately halt travelling abroad on holidays; (397 out of 800 passengers arrived back from holidays in Ireland yesterday), we learn that there have been 1,466 new additional virus cases reported in the republic today. This leaves the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception, here in the Irish Republic, at 193,645.
With transmission in the Tipperary community remaining very high, there have been 793 killer Covid-19 cases confirmed in Tipperary in the past 14 days, to yesterday, (January 27th). There have also been 31 further cases in the 24 hour period, to midnight yesterday, (January 27th).
As of mid-day today, the number of people with confirmed Covid-19 virus at University Hospital Limerick, (latter serving North Tipperary) was 108, while at South Tipperary General Hospital, based in Clonmel, there were 36 people receiving treatment for the virus.
Of today’s cases nationally; 472 are in Dublin, 106 in Galway, 103 in Cork, 77 in Waterford, 70 in Limerick; with the remaining 638 cases located across all other counties.
There are over 1,620 people with Covid-19 in hospital, and of that number, 216 people are in ICU’s, according to Ireland’s COVID-19 Data Hub.
HSE Chief Mr Paul Reid has confirmed that close contacts for COVID-19 will be tested once again beginning tomorrow, Friday, January 29th.
NPHET has informed the Government that it will become increasingly difficult to maintain the level of suppression of Covid-19 that has been achieved since the New Year. Dr Tony Holohan advised the Minister for Health that NPHET expects a large number of additional deaths, brought about by the virus in the coming weeks.
In Northern Ireland, there have sadly been a further 13 deaths of people with Covid-19, taking their official death toll there to 1,792. They have also confirmed 592 new virus cases.
Meanwhile, tomorrow, the European Commission are expected to launch new rules monitoring exports of Covid-19 vaccines outside the EU. as the controversy over the AstraZeneca vaccine shortfall continues. The EU remains currently locked in a dispute with AstraZeneca after the company informed the Commission last Friday that it could only deliver one quarter of the vaccine doses funded by member states. The EU has further accused the company of breaching an advanced purchase agreement that should have meant 80 million doses going to the EU in the coming weeks. Officials have stated that the shortfall should be made up with supplies from two of AstraZeneca’s UK facilities, which were due to supply the contractual amounts.
In contrast, the AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, it is claimed, should only be given to people aged between 18 and 64, Germany’s vaccine committee STIKO has stated in a draft update recommendation.
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed on Twitter that 161,500 vaccine doses (3% of population) have only been administered so far here in our Republic.
Total global cases up to 5.30pm this evening, are now standing at well over 100.9 million confirmed cases, with global deaths at almost 2.18 million.
Only YOU can stop the current chain of transmission.
This evening the Department of Health have confirmed that, sadly, there have been 54 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 3,120.
On a day that the Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has asked selfish and egoistic members of the Irish population to immediately halt travelling abroad on holidays; we further learn that there have been 1,335 new additional virus cases reported in the republic today. This leaves the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 191,851.
To recent date and the risk of transmission in the Tipperary community remaining very high, there have been 4,202 killer Covid-19 cases confirmed in Tipperary since the pandemic began. (Data relevant up to midnight on Monday, January 25th, 2021.) University Hospital Limerick, the medical facility serving North Tipperary; currently there are 115 Covid -19 cases receiving treatment.
Of today’s cases nationally; 437 are in Dublin, 114 in Cork, 78 in Galway, 71 in Meath; 61 in Louth; with the remaining 574 cases located across all other counties.
There are over 1,727 people with Covid-19 in hospital, and of that number, 212 people are in ICU’s, according to Ireland’s COVID-19 Data Hub.
In Northern Ireland, there have sadly been a further 16 deaths of people with Covid-19, taking their official death toll there to 1,779. They have also confirmed 527 new virus cases.
The European Union has asked AstraZeneca to publish the Covid-19 vaccine contract, signed by both sides, as the dispute escalates between the company and the EU. Some €336 million in EU funds had been allocated to the firm for the vaccine production. Today, EU officials all but accused the company of delivering the full quota to the UK. Same officials stated today that AstraZeneca’s two UK plants making its coronavirus vaccine must share production with the EU under the contract the drugs firm signed with Brussels. With a row brewing, it is unlikely that the UK will be easily forgiven by either the EU or USA.
Total global cases up to 5.30pm this evening, are now standing at well over 100.4 million confirmed cases, with global deaths well over 2.16 million.
Only YOU can stop the current chain of transmission.
An Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has confirmed that the Government has decided to extend the COVID-19 virus, Level 5, restrictions here in Ireland until March 5th 2021. Their aim to further hault the numbers of those contracting the disease and in turn the numbers needing medical attention in our over crowded hospitals and intensive care units.
To further this aim also, people now travelling into Ireland without a negative Covid-19 test, together with those arriving from Brazil and South Africa, all will face a mandatory quarantine period in a hotel for up to 14 days.
This evening the Department of Health have confirmed that, sadly, there have been 90 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 3,066.
We further learn that there have been 928 new additional virus cases reported in the republic today. This leaves the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 189,851.
To recent date, there have been 4,159 killer Covid-19 cases confirmed in Tipperary since the pandemic began. (Data relevant up to midnight on Sunday, January 24th, 2021.)
University Hospital Limerick, latter serving North Tipperary has reported 112 patients with Covid-19, which is a significant reduction on the 148 patients yesterday, however we understand some Covid patients may have been transferred to Nenagh Hospital. There remain 19 patients with the virus in UHL’s ICU.
Of today’s cases nationally; 257 are in Dublin, 115 in Cork, 71 in Louth, 53 in Galway, 45 in Limerick with the remaining 387 cases located across all other counties.
There are over 1,823 people with Covid-19 in hospital, and of that number, 216 people are in ICU’s, according to Ireland’s COVID-19 Data Hub.
Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly has added banks, credit unions and post offices to the list of workplaces, making face coverings mandatory for all employees, following pressure from employees within the banking sector.
Total global cases up to 5.30pm this evening, are now standing at well over 99.8 million confirmed cases, with global deaths well over 2.14 million.
Only YOU can stop the current chain of transmission.
The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that, sadly, there have been 7 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 2,977.
We further learn that there have been 1,372 new additional virus cases reported in the republic today. This leaves the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 188,923.
Of today’s cases nationally; 502 are in Dublin, 164 in Cork, 77 in Wexford, 75 in Waterford, 66 in Louth, with the remaining 488 cases located across all other counties.
To recent date, there have been 4,115 killer Covid-19 cases confirmed in Tipperary since the pandemic began. (Data relevant up to midnight on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021.)
As of midnight last night, there were 145 patients suffering from Covid-19 at University Hospital Limerick, latter the medical facility serving North Tipperary; 19 of which are in ICU. A further 39 patients are receiving medical treatment at South Tipperary General hospital in Clonmel, South Tipperary; 5 of which are in ICU. Over 1,023 people in Tipperary have been confirmed with the virus in the last 14 days.
There are over 1,948 people with Covid-19 in hospital, and of that number, 218 people are in ICU’s, according to Ireland’s COVID-19 Data Hub.
Inhabitants of our Republic are being fairly reminded that travel to Irish airports and Irish ports should only be taken for essential reasons and holidays abroad are not deemed essential.
Minister for Transport Mr Eamon Ryan has stated that the Government will take a tougher, stricter and more wary approach to travel restrictions, same because of the emergence of new variants of Covid-19. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Special Envoy on Covid-19, Dr David Nabarro, has stated that Ireland has had an 18% reduction in the incidence rates of Covid-19 over the last two weeks, but this gain will be further hampered if a lot of people, with the Covid virus, enter into our island community.
Sadly, there have been 17 more coronavirus-related deaths recorded by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, with 828 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed. Some 796 virus patients are in hospitals and of these, 74 are in intensive care units; 50 of whom are on ventilators.
Irish Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that, as of yesterday, 143,000 Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in our Republic. Same compares with 182,355 in Northern Ireland, of which 159,642 were first doses and 22,732 were second doses.
Meanwhile Slaney Foods, latter a meat processing plant near Bunclody, Co. Wexford has confirmed 42 positive Covid-19 cases,following screening of staff there, but the plant is expected to continue to operate in a significantly reduced capacity.
A statement by the EU Health Commissioner appears to suggest that the Commission believes that vaccine doses produced by AstraZeneca that were destined for EU member states may have gone elsewhere
Total global cases up to 5.30pm this evening, are now standing at almost 99.4 million confirmed cases, with global deaths well over 2.13 million.
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