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12 new killer Covid-19 virus cases confirmed in Co. Tipperary
The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that there have been sadly 5 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll here in the Republic of Ireland remaining at 1,945.
There are 335 new additional cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 64,855.
Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 12 are located in Co. Tipperary (Total 1,270 cases to date, per RTE summary); 72 in Dublin, 41 in Donegal, 26 in Mayo, 25 in Cork, 23 in Kerry, and the remaining 136 cases located across 18 other counties.
Currently, there are 284 confirmed cases of Covid-19 recorded nationally in our Irish State hospitals, with 40 of these patients in intensive care units, (ICU’s).
Other COVID-19 News:
There are 528 new virus cases in Northern Ireland, with sadly a further 15 deaths. Their death toll now stands at 774.
An Garda Síochána have confirmed that 13 incidents of suspected breaches of travel regulations have been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), in the first nine days of current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.
Northern Denmark has imposed strict measures after warning that a mutation of the virus had jumped from minks to humans, infecting 12 people. Copenhagen has warned this mink mutation could threaten the effectiveness of any future developed vaccine and has ordered the slaughter of all the estimated 15-17 million minks within its borders.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the United States are among other countries including Italy, the Netherlands and Spain, that have reported new coronavirus cases linked to mink farms.
It is for this reason that anyone arriving into Ireland from Denmark will now have to restrict their movements for a full 14 days because of these concerns.
Total global cases this evening, now stand at almost 49.5 million [Global Cases – 49,496,309 ] with global deaths at well over 1.24 million [Global Deaths – 1,245,588].
The John Hopkins University further report that the United States has confirmed a third daily record of virus case infections in a row. Same have totalled more than 127,000 cases in the past 24 hours, while sadly recording more than 1,000 deaths, each day for the last 4 days in a row.
Remember: “Spread the Message, not the Virus”.
- Radon is a radioactive, cancer-causing gas.
- 300 lung cancer cases in Ireland each year are linked to exposure to radon.
- The risk of developing radon related lung cancer is particularly high for smokers. In fact, smokers are at about twenty-five times greater risk than non-smokers.
- It is easy to test your home for this indoor air pollutant and to reduce high levels.
- The highest level home tested in Ireland this year had over 22 times the acceptable level. This level could give a radiation dose equivalent to receiving 15 chest X-rays a day.
On European Radon Day, 7th November, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are calling on all householders to test their homes for this cancer-causing radioactive gas. Radon is the second biggest cause of lung cancer after smoking. In Ireland, it is estimated that about 300 lung cancer cases each year are linked to radon exposure.
What is Radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas formed in the ground from the radioactive decay of uranium which is present in all rocks and soils. It has no smell, colour or taste and can only be detected using radon detectors. Outdoors, radon quickly dilutes to harmless levels but when it enters an enclosed space, such as a house or other building, it can accumulate to unacceptably high levels. Radon is a lung carcinogen and is linked to some 300 lung cancer cases each year in Ireland making it a serious public health hazard.
About a third of Ireland is classified as a high radon area by the EPA. However, the EPA recommends that homeowners in all areas of Ireland test their homes for radon. You can check if you are living in a high radon area on the EPA’s interactive radon risk map on www.radon.ie. Ireland has relatively high indoor radon levels, with an average indoor level of 77 Bq/m3, compared to the worldwide average of 39 Bq/m3.
Radon gas can seep into your home through small cracks and gaps in the foundations of the building or openings around service pipes. It comes from the rocks and soil in the ground under your home. Radon has no colour, taste or smell, so the only way to know how much of this pollutant is in your home is to carry out a radon test.
The test costs about €50 and is all done by post using one of the services registered with the EPA. The test kit includes two radon detectors – one should be placed in the bedroom and one in the living room. After three months, the detectors are posted back to the provider and analysed to see how much radon they have been exposed to in your home. The results are posted back to you, with advice on how to deal with any high radon readings.
Stephanie Long, (Manager of the EPA’s Radon programme) has stated: “Exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer and many families are unknowingly living with this indoor air pollutant. Earlier this year, one home was found to have over 22 times the acceptable level. Living with this level of radon gives a radiation dose equivalent to getting 15 chest x-rays a day.”
You can visit www.radon.ie to find out how to test your home and keep you and your family safe. Reducing radon levels is simple and inexpensive and will immediately reduce the risk of developing lung cancer.
For moderate levels of radon, improving indoor ventilation may reduce the level by up to half, the cost of which is low. For higher levels, a fan assisted ‘sump’ can be installed which can reduce radon levels by over 90 per cent. The sump can be installed in a day by a contractor with little disruption to the home.
Alison Dowdall (EPA) has stated, “Radon is everywhere but is only a problem if it is ignored. Testing for radon – where high levels are found – and fixing the problem are both relatively straightforward and easy to do. Now more than ever, as people spend more time at home, we would urge everyone to take action on radon, improve your indoor air quality and keep your home safe from this cancer-causing gas.”
Thurles is not regarded as a ‘High Radon Area’.
13 new killer Covid-19 virus cases confirmed in Co. Tipperary
The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that there have been sadly 8 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll here in the Republic of Ireland remaining at 1,940. [One death has been de-notified]
There are 499 new additional cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 64,538.
Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 13 are located in Co. Tipperary (Total 1,258 cases to date, per RTE summary); 175 in Dublin; 72 in Cork; 29 in Limerick; 26 in Mayo; 21 in Meath; with the remaining 163 cases located across 18 other counties.
Currently, there are 292 confirmed cases of Covid-19 recorded nationally in our Irish State hospitals, with 37 of these patients in intensive care units, (ICU’s).
Other COVID-19 News:
There are 595 new virus cases in Northern Ireland (41,969 confirmed cases todate), with sadly a further 8 deaths. Their death toll now stands at 760.
Total global cases this evening, now stand at almost 49 million [Global Cases – 48,947,235 ] with global deaths at well over 1.23 million [Global Deaths – 1,237,417].
Remember: “Spread the Message, not the Virus”.
11 further new killer Covid-19 virus cases confirmed in Co. Tipperary
The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that there have been sadly 3 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll here in the Republic of Ireland remaining at 1,933.
There are 591 new additional cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 64,046.
Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 11 are located in Co. Tipperary (Total 1,245 cases to date, per RTE summary); 120 in Dublin; 75 in Donegal; 50 in Cork; 46 in Kerry; 44 in Limerick; with the remaining 245 cases located across 19 other counties.
Currently, there are 302 confirmed cases of Covid-19 recorded nationally in our Irish State hospitals, with 38 of these patients in intensive care units, (ICU’s).
Other COVID-19 News:
The Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly has stated that he agrees with the Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin, that the full six-week duration of Level 5 lock down restrictions is required, in order to get the cases as low as possible, before the Irish State is fully re-opened.
England’s 56 million people have today entered a second coronavirus lockdown. As and from tomorrow, all pubs, restaurants and non-essential retail outlets will again be forced to close their doors after the Commons voted by 516 to 38 for the new restrictions. Some 48,000 deaths have been linked to the coronavirus in England, from just over one million positive identified cases.
The United States of America set a one-day record for new coronavirus cases yesterday, with at least 102,591 new confirmed infections. Nine states, namely Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Washington and Wisconsin all reported record one-day increases in Covid-19 cases.
At least 9.4 million people have been infected in the US and 233,000 people have died during this pandemic, to current date.
There are 516 new virus cases in Northern Ireland (41,374 confirmed cases todate), with sadly a further 8 deaths. Their death toll now stands at 752.
Total global cases this evening, now stand at over 48 million [Global Cases – 48,261,898] with global deaths at well over 1.2 million [Global Deaths – 1,227,666].
Remember: “Spread the Message, not the Virus”.
11 new killer Covid-19 virus cases confirmed in Co. Tipperary
The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that there have been sadly 8 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll here in the Republic of Ireland remaining at 1,930.
There are 444 new additional cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 63,483.
Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 11 are in Co. Tipperary (Total 1,234 cases to date, per RTE summary); 158 in Dublin; 48 in Cork; 36 in Galway; 28 in Limerick; with the other 163 cases located across the remaining 18 counties.
Currently, there are 310 confirmed cases of Covid-19 recorded nationally in our Irish State hospitals, with 41 of these patients in intensive care units, (ICU’s).
Other COVID-19 News:
The Minister for Health, Mr Stephen Donnelly, has stated that the reproduction rate at which Covid-19 is transmitted here in Ireland, has now dropped to below 1, to somewhere between 0.7 and 0.9; with the virus rate falling in 23 of the 26 counties.
The University of Oxford hopes to present late-stage trial results on its Covid-19 vaccine towards the end of this year.
Travellers from EU ‘orange’ countries arriving into Ireland from Sunday, will not have to restrict their movements for 14 days if they have a negative Covid-19 test undertaken three days before their arrival.
There are 679 new virus cases in Northern Ireland, with sadly a further 10 deaths. Their death toll now stands at 740.
Total global cases this evening, now stand at over 47.5 million [Global Cases – 47,582,064] with global deaths at well over 1.2 million [Global Deaths – 1,216,453].
Remember: “Spread the Message, not the Virus”.
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