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The downward trend of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Limerick continues with fewer than five reported this Wednesday night.
As of midnight on Tuesday, September 15, the Health Protection Surveillance Center (HPSC) has been notified of 254 confirmed cases of Covid-19.
136 in Dublin, 20 in Donegal, 13 in Louth, 12 in Wicklow, 9 in Waterford, 7 Carlow, 7 in Cork, 6 in Galway, 5 in Kerry, 5 in Wexford.
New data from the HPSC shows that the 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 in Limerick has dropped below 60 for the first time in nine days.
The HPSC has been informed today that three people with Covid-19 have died. There have now been a total of 1,788 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. There are now a total of 31,799 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
Of the cases reported today: 115 are men / 133 are women; 65% are under 45 years old; 61% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case.
Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Medical Director of the Department of Health, said: “The current situation has deteriorated both in Dublin and nationally over the past week. Along with Dublin, we have seen particularly worrying trends in Louth, Waterford and Donegal. It is now absolutely essential that people follow public health advice and act as if they or their loved ones are potentially infectious. “
The Covid-19 dashboard provides up-to-date information on key Covid-19 indicators in the community.
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