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The Health Department said it has been notified of 53 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.
There are now a total of 28,813 confirmed coronavirus cases in Ireland since the start of the pandemic.
No further deaths related to the virus were reported.
The death toll from Covid-19 is 1,777.
Of those cases, 72% occurred in people under 45 years of age, while 28 were men and 25 women.
There were 122 cases or 8% in healthcare workers.
Dublin accounted for 624 or 41%, 209 or 14% in Kildare, 132 or 9% in Tipperary, 98 or 6% in Limerick, 47 or 3% in Wexford, and the remaining 401 cases were distributed in 20 counties.
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There are 35 confirmed cases in hospitals and six people are being treated for Covid-19 in the ICU.
Dr. Sumi Dunne urged parents not to send their children to school if they have developed a high fever or a new cough.
“We are aware that this is an anxious time for parents and guardians. Family doctors from across the country are here to support you. If you feel your child is unwell, apart from the stuffy / runny nose and seasonal sneezing, please do not send her to school.
“Keep them at home, restrict your movements and contact your GP.”
In the north, 58 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded with no related deaths.
The death toll remains at 560 in Northern Ireland and the total number of cases in Northern Ireland stands at 7,245.
Figures from the NI Health Department show that 17 Covid-19 patients are in the hospital and two are in intensive care.
Meanwhile, the blockade at Co Kildare has been lifted with immediate effect, the Government has confirmed.
The government introduced public health measures in the county on August 7 following the outbreaks of Covid-19 cases.
In a statement, the Government said that the public health measures in the municipality will be aligned with those introduced at the national level on August 18.
The decision to lift the restrictions was made following a meeting of the National Public Health Emergencies Team (NPHET) today.
Several meat plants in the Midlands saw outbreaks of Covid-19 earlier this summer.
Dr. Ronan Glynn thanked the people of Kildare, and Laois and Offaly for their efforts.
“I can only imagine the impact it had on some businesses and communities in Kildare in particular. I want to thank the people of these counties for their willingness to accept the measures and adhere to the guidelines over the past few weeks.
“What they have done has protected them, their families, and prevented widespread community transmission and allowed schools to reopen normally in these counties.”
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