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Dr. Ronan Glynn has given seven tips to two counties over the next seven days following an increase in coronavirus cases there.
The acting medical director spoke after it emerged that there were 102 new cases today.
Dr Glynn said the Health Department was “particularly concerned” about the increase in Covid-19 cases in Dublin and Limerick.
He tweeted: “The next 7 days are really important.
“In particular, the people of Dublin and Limerick must assume that # COVID-19 is circulating. “
(Image: Stephen Collins / Collins Photos)
His advice was as follows:
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Reduce your social contacts
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Take a step back and keep your distance from others
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Don’t let your guard down just because you know someone
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Isolate and contact your GP if you have any worrisome symptoms. Do not go to work. Remember that a trial is free
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Wash your hands regularly throughout the day.
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Wear a face cover
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Download the covidtracker app
Dr. Glynn added during a briefing tonight: “Next week is vital and people really need to cut back on their social contacts,” he said.
“They must take all the precautions during the next week in those counties.
“They must now assume again, unfortunately, that Covid is circulating in the community and act appropriately.”
Dr Glynn added: “I cannot say strongly enough that people in Dublin in particular must respect physical distancing. They must reduce their social contacts.”
The total number of cases in Ireland is now 29,774.
No more deaths related to the pandemic were reported today.
During the last 14 days, 1,672 cases were reported, giving a 14-day incidence of 35 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
Of those cases, the average age was 33 years, and 70% occurred in people under 45 years of age.
Almost half (47%) of all cases were located in Dublin, 8% in Kildare, 7% in Limerick, 6% in Tipperary and 3% in Cork, with the rest of the cases distributed between 21 counties.
The Health Department said six new groups were registered at workplaces, none of which were in meat plants.
Dr. Glynn said he was also concerned about the increase in the number of people receiving treatment in hospitals, with 49 confirmed cases in hospitals and six in intensive care units.
He said that people still have the power to change trajectory, but that all people should have a higher level of risk perception than at this time.
“If you are meeting people, meet them outside,” he said.
“We want you to socialize, we want you to meet people, the last thing we want in winter is for people to be isolated, but we really need people to do it more safely.
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