DUBLIN: The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in hospitals has dropped to its lowest level in seven months. There were 122 coronavirus patents in hospital as of 8pm last night – the lowest number since October 2 last year. Of these, 37 are in intensive care unit.
The Department of health has confirmed 418 new COVID-19 cases in Ireland yesterday. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 251,087.
The health officials also confirmed that further seven people with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll from COVID-19 to 4,915. The average age of the deceased was 82 and the age range was between 67 and 92.
Of the cases confirmed yesterday,
● 199 were men and 214 were women
● 73% are under 45 years of age
● The median age is 30
167 of the new cases are in Dublin, 39 in Cork, 32 in Donegal, 29 in Kildare, 22 in Meath and the remaining 129 cases are spread across 20 other counties.
The 14-day incidence rate in Ireland is 134.4 per 100,000 of the population. Donegal has the highest incidence rate at 307.8 cases per 100,000 population, followed by Kildare and Westmeath at 261.6 and 208.4 respectively. Kerry (12.9), Wexford (28.7) and Kilkenny (37.3) have the lowest incidence rates.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said: “As we look forward to the greater reopening of activities and services, our key objective now is to maintain our course in coming weeks and follow the public health advice in our daily activities.
“When you are planning to meet someone, remember that outdoors is safer for everybody. And when you meet up, stay at a 2m distance, keep to a small group and avoid crowded areas – this will minimise the risk of passing the virus from person to person, driving down the incidence rate and keeping our society open.
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