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No new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Limerick this Wednesday night, according to the latest updates.
The figure for the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Limerick remains at 588, it has been revealed.
The Center for Health Protection Surveillance has been informed that a total of 10 people across Ireland with Covid-19 have died.
There have now been a total of 1,497 Covid-19 related deaths in the country.
Dr. Ronan Glynn, deputy chief medical officer for the Department of Health, said; “84% of people who have been diagnosed with Covid-19 to date have recovered.
“Today we have been provided with additional data on cases with underlying health conditions. Of 15,450 cases, where information is available, 53% had at least one underlying condition. The most common underlying conditions reported are chronic heart disease (15%), chronic respiratory disease (11%), and diabetes (6%). “
Starting at 11 a.m. As of Wednesday, the HPSC has been notified of 159 new confirmed cases of Covid-19. There are now a total of 23,401 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The HSE is working to identify any contacts patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
Today’s HPSC data, as of midnight on Monday, May 11 (23,144 cases), reveals:
· 57% are women and 43% are men
· The median age of confirmed cases is 48 years
· 3,050 cases (13%) have been hospitalized
· Of the hospitalized, 389 cases have been admitted to the ICU
· 6,997 cases are associated with health workers
· Dublin has the highest number of cases with 11,242 (49% of all cases) followed by Kildare with 1,344 cases (6%) and then Cork with 1,238 cases (5%)
· Of those for whom the transmission status is known: community transmission represents 60%, close contact represents 37%, foreign travel represents 3%
Dr. Tony Holohan, medical director of the Department of Health, said; “I would urge everyone to become familiar with the behaviors we all must maintain, including respiratory etiquette, physical detachment, and hand washing. As we begin to think about easing restrictions, these behaviors will become even more important. “
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