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The National Public Health Emergency Team reported another 138 confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Sunday night. This brings the total number of cases in the Republic to 29,672.
No new deaths were reported, leaving the total death toll at 1,777.
Some 68 of the new reported cases were in Dublin, 13 in Limerick and nine each in Galway and Kildare. There were also five cases in Wexford and Wicklow, while the remaining 24 cases were divided among 14 other counties.
Of the cases on Sunday, 59 are men and 79 are women. Two-thirds are under 45 years of age.
Only 39% have been confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case. Twenty-three of the 138 cases involved community transmission, meaning the source of the infection is unclear.
The 14-day incidence of Covid-19 in Ireland has risen to 33.2 per 100,000 inhabitants, the 11th highest of the 31 countries monitored by the European Center for Disease Control.
Spain has the highest incidence of the virus in 14 days in Europe, with 240.6, followed by France with 118.9.
Meanwhile, an outbreak of the virus at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital has forced the closure of several wards and the quarantine of clinical contacts.
PSNI Police Chief Simon Byrne (center) and Medical Director Dr Michael McBride (right) accompanied a routine patrol in Belfast city center to ensure compliance with coronavirus regulations. Photograph: Chief of Police Simon Byrne / PA Wire
Prohibition notice
Earlier on Sunday, the Northern Ireland Police Chief and Medical Director were reported to be on patrol in Belfast when officers closed down a licensed premises for violating coronavirus regulations.
The ban order was the latest of several that have been issued in the region as agents attempt to crack down on bars and restaurants that violate Covid-19 rules.
Police Chief Simon Byrne and Medical Director Dr. Michael McBride accompanied a routine patrol downtown as checks and inspections were conducted Saturday night.
Pubs, cafes and restaurants are subject to a number of restrictions under coronavirus regulations, including the stipulation that alcohol can only be served indoors if accompanied by a meal.
On Sunday morning, Mr. Byrne tweeted: “Unfortunately, while we were out with PSNIBelfast last night we had to issue a ban notice that resulted in officers closing a store. It is vital that # Covid19 executive regulations are strictly followed to keep the community safe. “
Patrols to ensure compliance at authorized facilities are part of PSNI’s efforts to maintain Covid-19 regulations in the region.
Fines
Last week, two people were fined £ 1,000 for violating international travel regulations that require travelers arriving from countries not on Northern Ireland’s safe travel list to self-isolate for two weeks.
On Friday, the PSNI said 745 community resolution notices and 479 fines issued by coronavirus regulations had been issued since March.
At that time, no fines had been issued in relation to the use of masks in public transport.
The region’s Health Department reported 118 new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Saturday.
While the department’s statistical panel provides updates on the number of positive test results over the weekend, it does not broadcast updated information on coronavirus deaths on Saturdays and Sundays.
The last death toll reported by the department on Friday was 564. – Additional report PA
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