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The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases reported in Limerick since February has surpassed 1,000 after the highest daily total since April was reported to the Health Department.
According to the National Public Health Emergency Team, 31 new confirmed cases of the disease have been reported this Saturday in Limerick.
Before today, the previous four highest daily totals in Limerick were reported in April (April 26, 61 cases; April 16, 39 cases, April 15, 36 cases, and April 9, 36 cases).
According to the Covid-19 Data Hub, 19 cases of Covid-19 were reported in Limerick yesterday, six cases on Thursday, 12 on Wednesday, nine on Tuesday, six on Monday, six on Sunday and three last Saturday.
Nationwide, ten deaths and 613 additional confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported to the Center for Health Protection Surveillance, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland to 37,668.
Of the latter cases, 224 are in Dublin, 58 in Donegal, 46 in Cork, 44 in Kildare, 31 in Limerick, 28 in Laois, 21 in Kerry, 19 in Galway, 17 in Clare, 13 in Meath, 12 in Louth, 12 in Monaghan, nine in Offaly, nine in Tipperary, nine in Wicklow, eight in Cavan, eight in Wexford, seven in Carlow, seven in Sligo, seven in Roscommon, six in May, five in Kilkenny, five in Westmeath, with the remaining seven cases in three counties.
More than two-thirds (68%) are under 45 years of age and 30% have been confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case. 58 cases have been identified as community transmission.
Commenting on the latest figures, Dr. Ronan Glynn, acting medical director for the Department of Health, urged people over 70 to exercise caution.
“The figures that were reported today and over the past week represent a significant escalation in the profile of Covid-19 in Ireland. For those aged 70 and over and those who are medically vulnerable to Covid-19, it is strongly recommended that it be limited the number of people you meet a very small core group of family members, caregivers, or friends, for short periods of time, while remaining physically distant, “he said.
“We need to work together once again to make a significant impact on the number of cases in the community and, ultimately, to reduce the number of people who get sick, go into hospitals and intensive care, while protecting care services. non-Covid medical practitioners. Urge people in all counties to follow public health advice to stop the spread of Covid-19, “he added.
Also read: Updated data shows distribution of Covid-19 cases in Limerick
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