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Seventeen new confirmed cases of Covid-19 were reported in Limerick overnight, new figures show, while the incidence rate has decreased.
Yesterday, the incidence rate of the condition was 132.9 per 100,000 people; it is now down to 123.7. This is still above the national average of 102.4.
In total, over the past fortnight, there have been 241 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the city and county.
Nationwide, the Health Protection Surveillance Center (HPSC) has been notified of five additional deaths from coronavirus. Brings the death toll to 2,154.
As of midnight last night, the HPSC was also notified of 527 new confirmed cases of Covid-19. It means that in total there have been 78,776 confirmed cases of the disease since the start of the pandemic in March.
Of the new cases today, 271 are men and 255 are women. 65% are under 45 years old and the average age is 37 years.
Most of the new cases, 191, are back in Dublin. They are followed by 54 in Cork, 44 in Donegal, 32 in Wexford and 27 in Kilkenny.
The remaining 179 cases are spread across 20 other counties, including the 17 new in Limerick, 20 in Kerry and under five in Clare and Tipperary.
As of 2:00 p.m. today, 207 patients with Covid-19 had been hospitalized, of which 28 are in intensive care.
There have been 12 additional hospitalizations in the last 24 hours.
Medical Director Dr. Tony Holohan said: “The numbers we are seeing on all the key indicators of disease severity continue to give us solid reason for persistent and ongoing concern. As we approach a week with a one-shot intrafamily and intergenerational mix, remember to act responsibly. Start this weekend. It’s never too late to cut your contacts, cancel plans or avoid a crowd. “
“Keep in mind that it may well be the link in a chain of transmission that ends with a vulnerable loved one contracting this dangerous disease. Stop that chain of transmission now, limit your movements today. “
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