Coronavirus in Ireland: Dr Sam McConkey Warns Dublin Could See 5,000 Covid-19 Cases A DAY by End of October

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DUBLIN could see up to 5,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases per day by the end of October, an expert warned.

Professor Sam McConkey stated that the capital is heading towards the alarming figure based on the current trajectory.

The professor stated that Dublin's track record indicates that the capital is targeting 5,000 cases per day

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The professor stated that Dublin’s track record indicates that the capital is targeting 5,000 cases per dayCredit: Twiiter: Sam McConkey
Professor Sam McConkey

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Professor Sam McConkey
Dublin has seen an increase in Covid cases this month

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Dublin has seen an increase in Covid cases this monthCredit: AFP or licensees

He tweeted: “In our current track record we are targeting 5000 cases each day in Dublin at the end of October.

“Unfortunately, between 0.5 and 1% of people can die from it: between 25 and 50 people a day, according to our past experiences, and many others will get sick.

“So, in my opinion, a change is needed again.”

CAPITAL PEAK

Dublin has seen a large increase in virus cases in recent weeks with 108 of the current 208 confirmed cases in the capital.

The virus’s incidence rate in northwest Dublin per 100,000 residents is now 116 per 100,000, up from 100.6 yesterday.

, 230 cases were reported in Ireland from August 30 to September 12 inclusive, 1,200 of which occurred in Dublin alone, according to HPSC data.

This is an increase of 513 cases of the deadly virus in Ireland and 389 cases of coronavirus in Dublin in one week.

Dublin’s 14-day coronavirus incidence rate is now 89.1, the highest of any county.

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar also admitted today that the situation in Dublin is “worrying”.

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The Fine Gael leader said that the situation of the increase in cases in the capital is “markedly different” from the rest of the country, as the government finalizes the Living with Covid-19 plan, which will be published tomorrow.

Varadkar said the Cabinet will decide on Tuesday what combination of possible measures could be put in place in Dublin to slow the spread of the virus.

More restrictions around home visiting are expected in Dublin starting tomorrow under the new plan, amid fears that non-food-serving pubs in Dublin may not reopen on September 21.



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