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Latest news and measures on Coronavirus - Ireland
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Just saw that on RTE website:
156 residents of Irish nursing homes have died from #COVID-19 in 41 days. That's 54% of all COVID deaths so far. First time we got that figure.
There have been 33 more deaths from coronavirus here, the Department of Health has confirmed. The death toll now stands at 320 people.
The total number of Covid-19 cases in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 8,928.
The Department also confirmed that 553 new cases of coronavirus have been identified.
In addition, a further 286 older cases of Covid-19 have been reported by a laboratory in Germany.
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The total number of Covid-19 cases in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 8,928.
The Department also confirmed that 553 new cases of coronavirus have been identified.
In addition, a further 286 older cases of Covid-19 have been reported by a laboratory in Germany.
Coronavirus: 33 more deaths, 8,928 cases in total
There have been 33 more deaths from coronavirus here, the Department of Health has confirmed. It brings the total number of cases in the Republic of Ireland to 8,928.
There have been 14 more deaths from coronavirus, the Department of Health has confirmed. The death toll now stands at 334 people.
The Department also confirmed that 430 new cases of coronavirus have been identified.
In addition, there are a further 297 additional cases of Covid-19 from the backlog of tests at the laboratory in Germany.
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The Department also confirmed that 430 new cases of coronavirus have been identified.
In addition, there are a further 297 additional cases of Covid-19 from the backlog of tests at the laboratory in Germany.
Dept of Health: Covid-19 death toll rises by 14 to 334
There have been 14 more deaths from coronavirus, the Department of Health has confirmed, with a total of 9,655 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
A further 41 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland, according to the latest figures provided by the Department of Health this evening.
There are also 548 new cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Ireland. Alongside that, a further 284 cases have been confirmed from the March backlog being processed by a laboratory in Germany.
There are also 548 new cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Ireland. Alongside that, a further 284 cases have been confirmed from the March backlog being processed by a laboratory in Germany.
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I think that they also said that half of the deaths were people from nursing homes according to the RTE news just now.
Median age of death: 81
Mean age of death was 60 something.
Range 30 to 105
Median age of death: 81
Mean age of death was 60 something.
Range 30 to 105
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There was also an update on testing.
62,952 have been completed in Irish laboratories
27,694 completed in a laboratory in Germany
Over the past week, 20,468 tests were carried out in Irish laboratories and of these 4,233 were positive, giving a positivity rate of 21%.
Dr. Cillian De Gascun, Chair of NPHET’s Expert Advisory Group said; “Having come through a challenging few weeks, we have significantly strengthened testing capacity and will continue to do so over the coming week, to put us in a very strong position to identify and suppress the virus.”
62,952 have been completed in Irish laboratories
27,694 completed in a laboratory in Germany
Over the past week, 20,468 tests were carried out in Irish laboratories and of these 4,233 were positive, giving a positivity rate of 21%.
Dr. Cillian De Gascun, Chair of NPHET’s Expert Advisory Group said; “Having come through a challenging few weeks, we have significantly strengthened testing capacity and will continue to do so over the coming week, to put us in a very strong position to identify and suppress the virus.”
Latest Irish figures:
A FURTHER 38 people who contracted Covid-19 have died in Ireland, the Department of Health confirmed this evening.
The department has also announced that 657 new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed here, with 411 more Irish cases from a testing backlog also confirmed by a lab in Germany.
It means that 444 people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland with a total of 12,547 cases confirmed. The median age of today’s reported deaths was 84.
Of those who’ve deaths were announced today, 28 of the 38 people who died were reported as having underlying medical conditions.
A FURTHER 38 people who contracted Covid-19 have died in Ireland, the Department of Health confirmed this evening.
The department has also announced that 657 new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed here, with 411 more Irish cases from a testing backlog also confirmed by a lab in Germany.
It means that 444 people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland with a total of 12,547 cases confirmed. The median age of today’s reported deaths was 84.
Of those who’ve deaths were announced today, 28 of the 38 people who died were reported as having underlying medical conditions.
April 16th:
A further 43 people who contracted Covid-19 have died in Ireland.
629 new confirmed cases and 95 more Irish cases from a testing backlog have also been confirmed by a lab in Germany.
Of those whose deaths were announced today, 27 of the 43 people were reported as having underlying medical conditions.
The median age of today’s reported deaths is 84.
Last night it was revealed that two healthcare workers at St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny and eight patients at a care centre in Laois are among those who have died.
A further 43 people who contracted Covid-19 have died in Ireland.
629 new confirmed cases and 95 more Irish cases from a testing backlog have also been confirmed by a lab in Germany.
Of those whose deaths were announced today, 27 of the 43 people were reported as having underlying medical conditions.
The median age of today’s reported deaths is 84.
Last night it was revealed that two healthcare workers at St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny and eight patients at a care centre in Laois are among those who have died.
April 17th:
+ 44 deaths
+ 597 new cases
+ 112 new backlog cases (tested in Germany)
Of the deaths announced today, 25 of the 44 people were reported as having underlying medical conditions.
The median age of today’s reported deaths is 84; the total median age of the 530 people with Covid-19 who have died is 83.
HSE has a testing capacity of 100,000 tests per week for six months.
+ 44 deaths
+ 597 new cases
+ 112 new backlog cases (tested in Germany)
Of the deaths announced today, 25 of the 44 people were reported as having underlying medical conditions.
The median age of today’s reported deaths is 84; the total median age of the 530 people with Covid-19 who have died is 83.
HSE has a testing capacity of 100,000 tests per week for six months.
April 18th:
571 deaths (+41)
14,758 cases (+630, +148 March cases)
571 deaths (+41)
14,758 cases (+630, +148 March cases)
- Of the 41 new deaths that have been announced today, 35 people were reported as having underlying health conditions.
- The median age of today’s reported deaths is 83.
- Of the 571 people who have died, 330 had been admitted to hospital and 46 were in ICU.
- It was confirmed last night that a census of mortality across all long-term residential care facilities is being carried out this weekend. The census will cover all Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 deaths since 1 January of this year, regardless of where the death occurred.
The death rate in Ireland is actually falling despite the reported numbers
https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0418/1132271-deaths-covid-holohan/ Very interesting report from Dr Holohan which states that the death toll actually peaked over a week ago and the deaths being announced each day since while being higher were not always from that particular day, similar to the...
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April 19th:
610 deaths (+39)
15251 cases (+445 new cases, +48 backlog cases)
Of the 39 deaths announced today, 29 were reported as having underlying health conditions.
The median age of today’s reported deaths is 84.
HSE chief executive Paul Reid said that Ireland’s Covid-19 testing backlog has been eliminated. At the HSE’s weekly operational update in UCD this morning, Reid said that 4,000 tests have been completed this weekend between staff and residents in long-term care settings, which are a priority for testing.
610 deaths (+39)
15251 cases (+445 new cases, +48 backlog cases)
Of the 39 deaths announced today, 29 were reported as having underlying health conditions.
The median age of today’s reported deaths is 84.
HSE chief executive Paul Reid said that Ireland’s Covid-19 testing backlog has been eliminated. At the HSE’s weekly operational update in UCD this morning, Reid said that 4,000 tests have been completed this weekend between staff and residents in long-term care settings, which are a priority for testing.
April 20th:
687 deaths (+77)
15,652 cases (+401)
The median age of today’s reported deaths was 84.
Update to this: These deaths occurred over a period of time and that Ireland’s daily growth rate in the notification of these deaths by date of occurrence continues to decline. The 77 deaths confirmed yesterday occurred between Thursday 2 April and yesterday
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687 deaths (+77)
15,652 cases (+401)
The median age of today’s reported deaths was 84.
Update to this: These deaths occurred over a period of time and that Ireland’s daily growth rate in the notification of these deaths by date of occurrence continues to decline. The 77 deaths confirmed yesterday occurred between Thursday 2 April and yesterday
Holohan clarifies delay in reporting of Covid-19 deaths as daily growth rate declines
The 77 deaths confirmed yesterday is the highest mortality figure recorded in one day.
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All Irish colleges in Gaeltacht areas are to remain closed for the summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Government confirms all Gaeltacht colleges will remain closed this summer
It has sparked concern among those in rural Gaeltacht communities which benefit from the influx of students every year.
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The Department of Health has said in addition to the 687 people diagnosed with Covid-19 who have died and where there have been laboratory confirmed tests, there are also a further 77 'probable' Covid-19 deaths. Details are now being provided of probable cases, where a clinician has determined a death as probably related to Covid-19.
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Covid-19: 44 more deaths, 388 additional cases
The Department of Health has announced that a further 44 people who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of deaths in the Republic to 730.
No licenced events of over 5,000 people will be allowed to take place until September at the earliest.
A ban on mass gatherings have been in lace since 24 March; licenced events include concerts and festivals.
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A ban on mass gatherings have been in lace since 24 March; licenced events include concerts and festivals.
Music festivals are cancelled after licenced gatherings of 5,000+ halted until September at earliest
The government advised local authorities not to issue licences for events of more than 5,000 attendees.
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April 21st:
A further 44 reported deaths of patients diagnosed with Covid-19 and 388 new cases of the disease in Ireland.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland to 16,040. The total lab-confirmed deaths related to Covid-19 is now at 730.
Today’s new reported deaths included 26 females and 18 males, and the median age was 87.
33 people were reported as having underlying health conditions.
A further 44 reported deaths of patients diagnosed with Covid-19 and 388 new cases of the disease in Ireland.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland to 16,040. The total lab-confirmed deaths related to Covid-19 is now at 730.
Today’s new reported deaths included 26 females and 18 males, and the median age was 87.
33 people were reported as having underlying health conditions.