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Alan Kelly Apologises For Lack Of Face Covering On Public Transport

**Left-Right**: Mr Alan Kelly & former FAI CEO Mr John Delaney.

North Tipperary TD and Labour Party leader Mr Alan Kelly has apologised after he was photographed not wearing any face covering on public transport.

Mr Kelly, who last month, criticised the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre for issuing what he believed was confusing and incoherent advice, which he claimed lead people to believe that visors were as effective as cloth face coverings, has since apologised to his electorate.

In a statement, Mr Kelly claimed that “While getting the Luas home last night, I obviously inadvertently didn’t have my mask on for a period and I want to apologise for this mistake. I was distracted while watching the Manchester United match on my phone and adjusting my headphones at the same time. We all make mistakes. Sorry,” he stated. [Hope he wasn’t using his work phone, paid for by taxpayers]

Still it gives us all great confidence here in Co. Tipperary, to learn that Mr Kelly is a strong supporter of public health guidelines, despite the fact that he doesn’t practise what he preaches.

Covid-19 Update: Wed. 9th Dec. 2020 – 5 Deaths – 227 New Cases.

The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that there have sadly been 5 deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 2,102.

There are 227 new additional virus cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 74,900.

Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 70 are in Dublin; 19 in Limerick; 26 in Donegal; 14 each in Kilkenny and Louth; with the remaining 84 cases located across 17 other counties.

A further 12 people have died in Northern Ireland from the Covid-19 virus, with an additional 483 people testing positive for the virus. In total the virus has now claimed the lives of 1,085 persons in the North, with a total of 56,278 cases confirmed cases.

There were 224 people bring treated in hospital with Covid-19, with 38 of these being treated for Covid-19 in intensive care units across the Republic.

The UK have issued a warning to people who have a history of allergic reactions that they should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. This follows after two people who had the vaccine yesterday, suffered allergic reactions.

Total global cases up to 5.30pm this evening, now stand at almost 68.5 million with global deaths at well over 1.56 million.

Please Remember “Hands, Face and Space”.

Covid-19 Update: Tue. 8th Dec. 2020 – 1 Death – 215 New Cases.

The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that there have sadly been 1 death caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 2,097. [Three previous deaths denotified]

There are 215 new additional virus cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 74,682

Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 74 are in Dublin; 11 in Limerick; 22 in Donegal; 15 in Kilkenny; 14 in Louth; with the remaining 79 cases located across 18 other counties. Counties with the highest infection rates include Donegal (220.5), Kilkenny (178.4), Louth (158.3) and Limerick (138.5).

Some 60% of infections are in people under 45 years of age.

There were 210 people bring treated in hospital with Covid-19, with 31 of these being treated for Covid-19 in intensive care units across the Republic.

The Government today approved the National Public Health Emergency Team’s advice on prioritisation of Covid-19 vaccines, revealing that over 65’s in long-term care, frontline healthcare workers and people over 70 years will be the first in Ireland to get the Covid-19 vaccine, once it has been approved.

Total global cases up to 5.30pm this evening, now stand at well over 67.8 million with global deaths at over 1.55 million.

Please make every effort to keep safe when out and about.

Covid-19 Update: Mon. 7th Dec. 2020 – Zero Deaths – 242 New Cases.

The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that there have been zero deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 2,099.

There are 242 new additional virus cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 74,468.

Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 76 are in Dublin; 27 in Donegal; 22 in Kilkenny; 16 in Galway; 14 in Louth; with the remaining 87 cases located across 18 other counties.

Some 63% of infections are in people under 45 years of age.

Some 9 coronavirus-related deaths have been sadly recorded in Northern Ireland, taking their official Department of Health toll to 1,059. An additional 397 new virus cases have also been confirmed taking the cumulative total todate to 55,444.

There were 223 people bring treated in hospital with Covid-19, with 28 of these being treated for Covid-19 in intensive care units across the Republic.

The National Public Health Emergency Team have warned that a major increase in close social contacts could result in 300-450 Covid-19 cases per day by New Year’s Day and some 800-1,200 cases by the second week in January. Same projections are contained in a letter sent last Thursday by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan to the Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly and published today on the Department of Health website.

Total global cases up to 5.30pm this evening, now stand at well over 67.2 million with global deaths at almost 1.54 million.

Please make every effort to keep safe when out and about.

Covid-19 Update: Sun. 6th Dec. 2020 – Zero Deaths – 301 New Cases.

The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that there have been zero deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 2,099.

There are 301 new additional virus cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 74,246.

Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 119 are in Dublin; 32 in Donegal; 16 in Cork; 13 each in Kildare and Kilkenny; with the remaining 108 cases located across 18 other counties.

The 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 per 100,000 population nationally is now 80.1.

Eleven coronavirus-related deaths have been sadly recorded in Northern Ireland, taking their official Department of Health toll to 1,050. An additional 419 new virus cases have also been confirmed taking the cumulative total todate to 55,047.

There were 231 people bring treated in hospital with Covid-19, with 28 of these being treated for Covid-19 in intensive care units across the Republic.

Total global cases up to 5.30pm this evening, now stand at well over 66.7 million with global deaths at well over 1.53 million.

Please make every effort to keep safe this weekend.