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MORE 378 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health.
The department also reported an additional death associated with the disease.
This brings the total number of deaths to 1,979 and the total number of confirmed cases to 67,903.
Of the cases reported today:
- 186 are men / 190 are women
- 63% are under 45
- The average age is 38 years.
- 124 in Dublin, 34 in Donegal, 23 in Louth, 19 in Cork, 19 in Limerick, and the remaining 159 cases are spread across 20 other counties.
As of 2:00 p.m. today, 249 Covid-19 patients are hospitalized, of which 31 are in the ICU. 5There have been five additional hospitalizations in the last 24 hours.
Medical Director Dr. Tony Holohan said the five-day average case count is increasing and now exceeds 400 a day.
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“This is a worrying fact that has persisted for the past few days. We are seeing a number of things that concern us. There are examples of small numbers of people congregating for social purposes and simply ignoring important public health messages. They are putting our collective progress at risk.
“We are also seeing a series of outbreaks across the country. These include outbreaks associated with funerals. We understand that this is a difficult time for families, but it is truly important that we do everything we can to avoid circumstances that promote the transmission of the virus.
“There have also been outbreaks associated with work environments. As we approach a new work week, we have to stay home for non-essential reasons and for personal exercise within 5 km. Anyone who can work from home should work from home. “
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