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Public health chiefs have confirmed another 827 Covid-19 cases, as well as 55 additional deaths.
36 of these deaths occurred in February, 18 of them occurred in January and one is under investigation.
The age range of those who died is 49 to 100 years.
The latest figures, announced by the National Public Health Emergency Team tonight, bring the total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland to 3,674.
There have now been a total of 202,548 cases of the virus in the year since it hit Ireland.
Of today’s cases, 297 are in Dublin, 76 were reported in Cork, 56 in Galway, 46 in Wexford and 37 in Kildare, while 315 are distributed in the other counties.
As of 2:00 p.m. today, 1,177 patients with COVID-19 are hospitalized, of which 177 are in the ICU. 29 additional hospitalizations in the last 24 hours.
In announcing the cases, the medical director said: “There are some old habits that we collectively have to break in order to suppress COVID-19 together. We know that people who are feeling ill usually avoid calling their GP during the weekend. week and wait to see if they get better. You shouldn’t do that anymore – you should call your GP at the first sign of symptoms like COVID-19. Don’t take a ‘wait and see’ approach. “
“Similarly, do not leave your home or go to work if you have any cold or flu symptoms. Breaking these habits will limit the opportunity for COVID-19 to spread from person to person. “
Meanwhile, HSE CEO Paul Reid has said that the number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 continues to decline.
In a post on social media, Reid said: “A good continuing downward trend in hospitalized Covid-19 patients at 1196 and 177 in the ICU. This is bringing a lot of relief to our hospitals, patients and families. It is still too high for safety but a good sign that all of our actions are working. “
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has also confirmed that more than 21,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have arrived in Ireland, as preparations for a wider deployment have been finalized.
The first doses of that particular vaccine will be administered to healthcare workers on Monday.
On Friday night, the HSE and the Irish Medical Organization agreed on a schedule for the administration of two more vaccines for those over 70.
Under the plan, starting Monday of the week, the vast majority of nearly half a million people over the age of 70 will be able to receive the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccine directly from their GP.
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