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The 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 in Limerick is now above 300, confirmed the National Public Health Emergency Team.
In its daily update, NPHET says that 37 new cases of the disease have been reported this Friday. That brings to 589 the number of cases reported since October 9, an incidence rate of 302.2 per 100,000 inhabitants.
This is the 13th highest in Ireland and remains below the national rate which now stands at 306.1
Meanwhile, the Center for Health Protection Surveillance has been notified today of seven additional deaths related to Covid-19.
An additional 777 confirmed cases of the disease have also been reported, the lowest daily total since October 9.
Of the cases reported today, 66% are under 45 years of age, while the average age is 33.
182 of the cases are in Dublin, 81 in Galway, 44 in Wexford, 42 in Meath, 41 in Cork and the
The remaining 387 cases are spread across the remaining 21 counties, including Limerick.
At 2:00 p.m. today, 319 patients with Covid-19 were hospitalized, of which 37 are in the ICU.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Medical Director of the Department of Health, said: “15,000 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 14 days. It is vital for all people with a recent diagnosis to isolate themselves for the full 10 days to protect the people they live with, people they love, and people in their communities from this highly infectious disease. Self-isolation means staying home, staying in your room as much as possible, staying away from other people, including those in your home. “
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Dr. Holohan added: “If you live with someone who has Covid-19 or you have been told they are a close contact, you should restrict your movements for a full 14 days. Stay home, do not go to work, do not go to school. I call on everyone to act like a close contact. Stay home, except for essential reasons. Now is the time to tap into our energy reserves and deepen our efforts to follow public health advice: stay distance, wash your hands and cover your face. Do your part to break the chains of transmission between families, neighbors and communities. “
The Covid-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on key COVID-19 indicators in the community.
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