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Tonight another 1,283 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed, while sadly another 3 deaths have been announced.
The figures were announced by the National Public Health Emergency Team.
As of 2:00 p.m. today, 277 patients with COVID-19 are hospitalized, of which 33 are in the ICU. 17 additional hospitalizations in the last 24 hours.
Of the cases reported today;
- 651 are women / 628 are men
- 68% are under 45 years old
- The average age is 31 years.
- 408 in Dublin, 156 in Cork, 88 in Kildare, 80 in Meath, 55 in Limerick, and the remaining 496 cases are spread across 21 counties.
They come after tough talks that took place between party leaders and health experts over the weekend about the possibility of further restrictions.
It emerged on Friday that NPHET had once again recommended that Ireland move to a Level Five lockdown following a recent spike in coronavirus cases.
Medical Director Tony Holohan yesterday briefed government ministers including Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly on the NPHET advice, which suggested the shutdown would last for a period. six weeks.
HSE CEO Paul Reid also briefed the group on the capacity situation in Irish hospitals.
The cabinet is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss the recommendations made by NPHET and likely move to level four or five.
Speaking today, Minister Simon Harris said Level Three “has not worked” and that a county-by-county approach will not be appropriate in the current situation.
He explained that the new rules will be “decisive” and will be introduced throughout the country.
But he urged that the government must balance restrictions with “our honest opinion about what the people can bear or hold.”
He told RTE’s This Week in Politics: “The government will act tomorrow. The action will be decisive and will be throughout the country. “
However, despite the likelihood of harsh action, schools are also likely to remain open.
Last night a government spokesman said: “The Health team informed the Ministers that children were safer in schools, transmission rates are low and that the continuous opening of schools is very important for the development and well-being of children. children and youth “.
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