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The National Public Health Emergency Team is reported to be meeting today to discuss a “very worrying” increase in coronavirus cases.
Fears are growing that more restrictions could be put in place in several areas after a sharp increase in infections.
Government sources described the current Covid-19 numbers as “very concerning” as NPHET will meet tonight, reports RTE.
Recommendations from health officials must then be sent to members of the government, and the cabinet must make a final decision.
Coming after Cork emerged, Monaghan, Longford, and Roscommon now have two-week incidence rates greater than 100.
Donegal and Dublin rates also appear to remain quite high and the chances of a downward movement in the level relatively soon seem unlikely.
Here’s a look at Covid fees for all counties in Ireland today;
Covid-19 Incidence Rates by County
Carlow 43.9
Dig 84
Clare 88.4
Cork 101.7
Donegal 257.6
Dublin 172.8
Galway 84.9
Kerry 39.9
Kildare 96.2
Kilkenny 40.3
Laois 75.6
Leitrim 21.8
Limerick 58
Longford 127.2
Louth 78.4
May 26.8
Meath 69.7
Monaghan 189
Offaly 77
Roscommon 142.5
Sligo 39.7
Tipperary 36.4
Waterford 35.3
Westmeath 68.7
Wexford 39.4
Wicklow 73.7
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After 613 new cases and 10 more deaths, Dr. Ronan Glynn offered a warning to the people of Ireland last night.
The acting CMO said: “The figures reported today and over the past week represent a significant escalation in the profile of COVID-19 in Ireland.
“For those over the age of 70 and those who are medically vulnerable to COVID-19, it is strongly recommended that they limit the number of people they meet to a very small core group of family members, caregivers or friends, for short periods of time, while he remains physically distant.
“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, enter hospitals and intensive care, while protecting services. non-COVID health care providers. I urge people in all counties to follow public health advice to stop the spread of COVID-19. “
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