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Ireland’s medical director has expressed concern about the continued increase in the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.
Dr. Tony Holohan said the numbers come in despite fewer people attending the tests over the Christmas period.
Monday, Nphet reported one more death and 765 additional cases.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
the @hpscireland has been notified today of 1 additional death related to # COVID-19.
There have been a total of 2,205 # COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
– Department of Health (@roinnslainte) December 28, 2020
Of the latter cases, the majority (291) occurred in Dublin, 63 in Cork, 59 in Monaghan, 49 in Louth, 43 in Meath, while the remaining 260 were distributed in the other counties.
There were 359 Covid-19 positive patients in the hospital, of which 30 were in intensive care.
Dr. Holohan expressed concern about the increase in hospitalizations.
“The data that we are reporting today is lower than the days until December 26,” he said.
“However, this is due to factors related to the time of year, such as lower rates of attendance and referrals and presentation for tests over several days during Christmas.
“We look at many metrics when monitoring the severity of Covid-19 disease.
“Today we report that we have exceeded the accumulated number of people hospitalized in this third wave than in the second. Hospitalizations have increased dramatically in the past two days. This is a worrying trend that reflects the sharp increase in incidence that we saw in the last 10 days.
“We are also seeing a sharp increase in positivity rates in community tests with a seven-day average of more than 9.2 percent versus 5.2 percent on December 18.
“Please come in for the test if you are not feeling well. Know the symptoms of # COVID-19And don’t delay in calling your GP for advice. Isolate yourself in your room if you have a cough, fever, shortness of breath, or changes in your sense of taste / smell. “@CMOIreland
– Department of Health (@roinnslainte) December 28, 2020
“This indicates that the virus is increasing its presence in our communities.
“This is just one more reason why we strongly advise everyone to stay safe at home to avoid transmitting or contracting this virus, as it continues to circulate widely.
“Please come in for the test if you are not feeling well. Know the symptoms of Covid-19 and don’t delay in calling your GP for advice. Isolate yourself in your room if you have a cough, fever, shortness of breath, or changes in your sense of taste / smell. If you are a family contact for a confirmed case, restrict your movements until your household member receives a negative test result.
“In addition to staying home, except for essential reasons, these important individual actions will help stop the exponential spread of COVID-19 in our communities and, in turn, protect the most vulnerable, our healthcare system and those who work in first line ”.
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