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The Health Department has confirmed 18 more deaths from Covid-19, most of which occurred in November, and 269 new cases.
Of the 18 deaths reported today, one occurred in October, 15 deaths occurred in November, and two are under investigation.
There have now been a total of 2,069 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. Today’s data has resulted in the denotation of two deaths.
Another 269 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases to 72,798.
Of the cases reported today, 133 are men and 133 are women, 65% are under 45 years of age and the average age is 35 years.
Today’s breakdown of cases is: 73 in Dublin, 20 in Kilkenny, 20 in Limerick, 19 in Louth, 19 in Tipperary and the remaining 118 cases are spread across 20 other counties.
As of 2pm today, 224 patients are in the hospital and the number of people in the ICU has not changed at 31. There have been 14 additional hospitalizations in the last 24 hours.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan said: “Each of us has a role in shaping the national landscape on Covid-19 in the weeks ahead.
“It is vital that they wash their hands, cover their faces, and stay within two meters of each other, to protect public health, to protect vital public services, and to give us the best opportunity to continue to minimize the spread of the disease. disease. . “
A grim milestone has been reached in Northern Ireland with the number of official deaths exceeding 1,000.
Another 15 deaths from coronavirus have been recorded, bringing the Health Department’s death toll to 1,011.
Seven of the deaths occurred during the past 24 hours, while eight occurred outside of that period.
There are also 391 new test cases in 1,992 people.
Nonessential retail stores, hair and beauty providers, gyms and leisure centers are among the businesses that reopened to the public across the country today following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
Cinemas, museums and galleries may also reopen, but food-serving pubs and restaurants will be closed until Friday.
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Public transport providers have asked the public not to use public transport unless necessary and to avoid it at peak times in the morning and at night if possible.
Capacity has been increased to 50% to cope with the additional demand.
The general secretary of the National Union of Buses and Railways, Dermot O’Leary, said its members are concerned about the increase in capacity in public transport and is seeking clarity as to whether this includes standing and seated passengers.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Today with Claire Byrne, she said that it is not the job of bus drivers to the capacity of the police, but she said she is concerned that they will go out of their way to take people, and “by doing that, not only They are putting themselves under pressure, but putting pressure on travelers. “
O’Leary said that if passengers are told that there are only 32 or 33 seats and the rest have to stand, “people may not be willing to stand if they see empty seats, there is a possibility that the doors of the half hang. “
Taoiseach rejects suggestions the government took a ‘serious gamble’
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rejected suggestions from TD Richard Boyd Barrett of Solidarity / PBP that the government took a “serious gamble” by reopening the hotel sector.
Boyd Barrett said the move jeopardized family reunions at Christmas.
Martin said the government did not reject the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team, adding: “We did not open wet bars due to the follow-up of what happened in August and September.”
“We take a more conservative approach to home visits.
“There is a lot that a government can do in a democratic society,” he said.
“We take a measured and balanced approach.”
Meanwhile, St James Hospital infectious disease consultant Dr. Cliona Ní Cheallaigh said that improving ventilation has no drawbacks and has a great effect on reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Today with Claire Byrne, she said she opens windows in buses and offices.
Dr. Ní Cheallaigh said it appears that stores are handling the numbers well and people are following public health advice.
He said that people who want to mingle with vulnerable people during the Christmas period should do their best to minimize their social contacts now.
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