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Covid-19 Update: Mon. 13th July 2020 – 11 New Cases

The total number of Covid-19 virus cases confirmed here in Co. Tipperary; stands currently at 543, with no new cases for the fifth day running.

This evening, the Department of Health has confirmed that there have been zero death caused by this pandemic, leaving the overall death toll here in the Republic to 1,746.

However, there were 11 new additional cases reported to the Department of Health, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception, at 25,638.

There have been 16 new cases recorded in Northern Ireland, with its total confirmed number now standing at 5,788.

Of the new cases notified by county and recorded over the past 24 hours, we are aware that in total 18 new cases and reclassifications are confirmed as being in the following counties:- Co. Dublin in total there are 12,308 (14 new cases), Co. Kildare 1,513 (stable today), Co. Meath 812 (stable today), Co. Cork 1546 (1 new case), Co. Wicklow 707 (3 new cases), Co. Sligo 148 (stable today), Co. Mayo 573 (stable today), Co. Limerick 589 (stable today) and Co. Kerry 311 (stable today).

Remember from today, face masks are compulsory on public transport and public transport companies are reporting a high compliance rate for the new face covering regulations. Passengers departing and arriving at Thurles Railway Station in Co. Tipperary are 95% compliant, according to Irish Rail staff. Same regulation compliance is assisted in the knowledge that fines of up to €2,500, as well as a possible six months jail sentence can be the future for those who refuse to wear face coverings on public transport; but of course there will always be Donald J. Trumps who sadly fly in the face of basic logic and professional advice.

Act responsibly – Stay safe

Covid-19 Update: Sun. 12th July 2020 – 17 New Cases

The total number of Covid-19 virus cases confirmed here in Co. Tipperary; stands currently at 543, with no new cases for the fourth day running. However, University Hospital Limerick (UHL), latter a medical facility which serves North Co. Tipperary, has seen a sharp rise in suspected Covid-19 cases over the past week.

UHL had 11 suspected Covid-19 cases on Saturday last, July 4th according to the HSE’s daily operations update. By Friday, July 10th, this case load had risen to 29, before increasing again to 38 by late yesterday, July 11th. Same indicates a rise of 27 suspected Covid-19 cases in just one week, leaving University Hospital Limerick with the highest number of suspected Covid-19 cases currently in the Republic of Ireland.

This evening, the Department of Health has confirmed that there have been zero death caused by this pandemic, leaving the overall death toll here in the Republic of Ireland at 1,746.

However, there were 17 new additional cases reported to the Department of Health, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases since conception at 25,628.

Of the new cases recorded over the past 24 hours we are aware that 21 new cases are recorded as being in the following counties:- Co.Dublin in total there are 12,294 (7 new cases), Co. Kildare 1,513 (7 new cases), Co. Meath 812 (stable today), Co. Cork 1545 (stable today), Co. Wicklow 705 (5 new cases), Co. Sligo 148 (1 new case), Co. Mayo 573 (stable today), Co. Limerick 589 (stable today) and Co. Kerry 311 (1 new cases). At least 4 cases it appears, have been reclassified.

Remember from tomorrow, face masks are compulsory on public transport.

With more than one million downloads since its release this week, the launch of the COVID-19 tracker app has been an unqualified success.

Meanwhile, under current restrictions, everyone entering Ireland is required to fill up a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form and they are also being advised to self-isolate for 14 days. The vast majority however are not adhering to this request and no officials are checking. It would appear that share holder dividend returns for Ryan Air and Aer Lingus are more important than actual life.

Act responsibly – Stay safe

Masks Mandatory On Public Transport Tomorrow

Masks will become mandatory on public transport from tomorrow Monday, July 13th, the Irish government have confirmed.

Since Monday, June 30th last, people have been advised and encouraged to wear face coverings on public transport, but there has been no enforcement of that rule to date.

This mandatory rule comes as Ireland’s coronavirus reproductive number have increased with some cases linked to travel.

Looking back at experience throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, it has all been about compliance and engaging people to follow sound advice from medical experts.
Laws implemented grant the National Transport Authority the right and the capacity to say to people that you may not come on board any public transport if they are not wearing a face covering.

If people persist in disobeying this new rule then the Gardaí will be alerted. However, for the most part the public welcome this new rule and it is not envisage that problems will arise from same regulation.

Covid-19 Update: Fri. 10th July 2020 – 1 Death – 25 New Cases

The number of people who have been diagnosed with Covid-19 virus has risen for the first time in ten weeks, and all of the 23 new cases of Covid-19, reported yesterday, occurred in people aged under 44 years, and 77% involved people under the age of 25 years. Dr Mary Favier (President Irish College of GPs and member of NPHET) stated that the high rate of young people becoming infected with Covid-19 should be of considerable concern.

The total number of Covid-19 virus cases confirmed here in Co. Tipperary; stands currently at 543, with no new cases for the second day.

This evening, the Department of Health has confirmed that there have been 1 death caused by this pandemic, bringing the overall death toll here in the Republic to 1,744.

However, there were 25 new additional cases reported to the Department of Health, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases since conception at 25,589.

Of these 25 new cases recorded today we are aware that 21 of such cases are in the following counties:- Co.Dublin in total there are 12,275 (9 new cases), Co. Kildare 1,503 (3 new cases), Co. Meath 812 (stable today), Co. Cork 1545 (stable today), Co. Wicklow 700 (1 new case), Co. Sligo 147 (1 new case), Co. Mayo 573 (1 new case), Co. Limerick 589 (1 new case), Waterford 165 (5 new cases) and Co. Kerry 310 (stable today).

From Monday next face masks are compulsory on public transport. This compulsory regulation will be signed into law later today.

Meanwhile, Ireland is beginning to reimport Covid-19 cases through international travel, a senior health adviser has warned; as 15 new coronavirus cases are linked to travel outside Ireland.

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Thurles C P U Police Cork-Dublin Train Re. Covid-19

A Thurles Community Policing Unit (CPU) travelled on the Cork to Dublin train, from Thurles to Templemore yesterday; their reason was to remind passengers travelling on public transport of the government and Health Service Executives guidelines, with regard to preventing the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

This was prompted by concerns about the low levels of mask-wearing by commuters travelling in confined situations, where Covid-19 could easily be spread with the need to increase public transport capacity as people returned to work over the past number of weeks.

Infectious diseases experts have stated there needed to be visible enforcement of the rule on public transport as soon as possible.

Well done guys.