Latest news and measures on Coronavirus - Ireland
- Thread starter odyssey06
- Start date
April 23rd:
A further 28 deaths confirmed.
936 new cases.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ireland to 17,607, and the total number of deaths to 794.
Widespread testing at nursing homes, where a large number of clusters of infection have broken out, has been ongoing since Saturday. So far, around 18,000 people have been tested as part of this process over the last six days.
From The Journal.
A further 28 deaths confirmed.
936 new cases.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ireland to 17,607, and the total number of deaths to 794.
Widespread testing at nursing homes, where a large number of clusters of infection have broken out, has been ongoing since Saturday. So far, around 18,000 people have been tested as part of this process over the last six days.
From The Journal.
Siemens will be offering a new antibody test from June. The kits will be made in Boston and they will be producing 25 million kits a month. It is more accurate than the FDA requirements and the tests will be run on machines which are already all over the world, machines made right here in Dublin.
Ireland are making the Ventilators and we are making the blood testing machines on which the antibody tests are done.
Ireland are making the Ventilators and we are making the blood testing machines on which the antibody tests are done.
Friday 24th April:
www.thejournal.ie
- A further 37 patients diagnosed with Covid-19 in Ireland have died.
- There are a further 185 “probable deaths”, where it’s suspected the person who died had Covid-19, but a test is yet to confirm that.
- It brings to 1,014 the total number of deaths from the coronavirus here to date.
- 577 new cases were also confirmed by officials at a briefing at the Department of Health this evening, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 18,184.
Coronavirus: 37 deaths, a further 185 'probable deaths' and 577 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials are giving an update this evening on the outbreak in Ireland.
www.thejournal.ie
Saturday 25th April:
A further 52 patients have died as a result of Covid-19 in Ireland.
This includes 10 ‘probable deaths’, where it’s suspected the person who died had Covid-19, but a test is yet to confirm that.
It brings the total number of deaths in Ireland, including probable deaths, to 1,063. The latest figure includes three denotifications, in which a death was originally believed to be from Covid-19 but has since been confirmed that is not the case.
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 18,561.
www.thejournal.ie
A further 52 patients have died as a result of Covid-19 in Ireland.
This includes 10 ‘probable deaths’, where it’s suspected the person who died had Covid-19, but a test is yet to confirm that.
It brings the total number of deaths in Ireland, including probable deaths, to 1,063. The latest figure includes three denotifications, in which a death was originally believed to be from Covid-19 but has since been confirmed that is not the case.
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 18,561.
Coronavirus: 52 deaths and 377 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The figures were released from the Department of Health this evening.
www.thejournal.ie
Sunday 26th April:
A further 26 patients have died as a result of Covid-19 in Ireland.
This includes three ‘probable deaths’, where it’s suspected the person who died had Covid-19, but a test is yet to confirm that.
It brings the total number of deaths in Ireland, including probable deaths, to 1,087. The latest figure includes two denotifications, in which a death was originally believed to be from Covid-19 but has since been confirmed that is not the case.
Additionally, 701 new cases of Covid-19 were announced, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 19,262.
Some 2,576, or 14% of those cases were hospitalised and of those, some 349 were admitted to ICU.
www.thejournal.ie
A further 26 patients have died as a result of Covid-19 in Ireland.
This includes three ‘probable deaths’, where it’s suspected the person who died had Covid-19, but a test is yet to confirm that.
It brings the total number of deaths in Ireland, including probable deaths, to 1,087. The latest figure includes two denotifications, in which a death was originally believed to be from Covid-19 but has since been confirmed that is not the case.
Additionally, 701 new cases of Covid-19 were announced, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 19,262.
Some 2,576, or 14% of those cases were hospitalised and of those, some 349 were admitted to ICU.
Coronavirus: 26 deaths and 701 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The figures were released from the Department of Health this evening.
www.thejournal.ie
Last edited:
Figures for yesterday Monday April 27th:
- A further 18 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
- At a briefing this evening, 386 new cases of coronavirus were also confirmed.
- The latest figures bring the death toll in Ireland from Covid-19 to 1,102, and the number of confirmed cases to 19,648.
- According to figures correct as of Saturday evening, 2,625 people with Covid-19 had been hospitalised with the illness.
- The numbers admitted to an intensive care unit numbered 353, while 5,204 of the confirmed cases were healthcare workers.
The Chief Medical Officer has clarified that visiting cemeteries is not an “exceptional” reason for people to leave their homes during the Covid-19 crisis following the reopening of cemeteries in the North:
www.thejournal.ie
Chief Medical Officer: Visiting cemeteries 'not on list' of permitted reasons for leaving your home
There have been calls to allow people to visit cemeteries following a decision to do so in parts of the North.
www.thejournal.ie
April 28th:
A further 59 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
At a briefing this evening, 229 new cases of coronavirus were also confirmed.
The latest figures bring the death toll in Ireland from Covid-19 to 1,159, and the number of confirmed cases to 19,877.
The new deaths include 14 ‘probable’ cases, where the individuals who died were not lab tested but a doctor suspects they had Covid-19.
A further 59 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
At a briefing this evening, 229 new cases of coronavirus were also confirmed.
The latest figures bring the death toll in Ireland from Covid-19 to 1,159, and the number of confirmed cases to 19,877.
The new deaths include 14 ‘probable’ cases, where the individuals who died were not lab tested but a doctor suspects they had Covid-19.
April 29th:
A further 31 people diagnosed with Covid-19 have died in Ireland.
At the briefing this evening, 376 new cases of the coronavirus were also confirmed, bringing the total so far to 20,253.
The death toll in Ireland now stands at 1,190. Department of Health officials said this evening that 697 deaths to date are associated with long-term residential facilities including 593 people dying in nursing homes.
...
Earlier today Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the number of patients in ICU with Covid-19 is not low enough to ease restrictions on 5 May. He said he will, in the coming days, publicly share the plan he has on how Ireland will reopen.
www.thejournal.ie
A further 31 people diagnosed with Covid-19 have died in Ireland.
At the briefing this evening, 376 new cases of the coronavirus were also confirmed, bringing the total so far to 20,253.
The death toll in Ireland now stands at 1,190. Department of Health officials said this evening that 697 deaths to date are associated with long-term residential facilities including 593 people dying in nursing homes.
...
Earlier today Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the number of patients in ICU with Covid-19 is not low enough to ease restrictions on 5 May. He said he will, in the coming days, publicly share the plan he has on how Ireland will reopen.
Coronavirus: 31 deaths and 376 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials are providing an update on the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland.
www.thejournal.ie
April 30th:
A further 43 people diagnosed with Covid-19 have died and there are 359 new cases of the disease in Ireland.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 20,612.
There have been 1,232 reported deaths associated with the coronavirus since the beginning of the outbreak in Ireland.
A further 43 people diagnosed with Covid-19 have died and there are 359 new cases of the disease in Ireland.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 20,612.
There have been 1,232 reported deaths associated with the coronavirus since the beginning of the outbreak in Ireland.
- Current restrictions extended until 18 May
- 2km limit in place for exercise to be extended to 5km from next Tuesday
- People over 70 who have been cocooning should continue to do so but they can go outside their homes from Tuesday for exercise or a drive if they avoid all contact with other people. Outdoor meetings permitted between people from different households.
- Schools to stay closed until September
- DIY and hardware stores are to reopen from 18 May. From 18 May, some retail outlets like garden centres, hardware stores and repair shops will reopen & those which were open during first level of restriction (e.g. opticians) . Some sporting activities in small groups will be allowed. Outdoor workers will be able to return to work.
Outdoor time for over 70s and exercise limit widened
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed the public on steps to ease the existing Covid-19 restrictions.
Last edited:
Friday 1st May:
A further 34 people diagnosed with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, and there are 221 new cases of the disease.
There have now been 1,265 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland and a total of 20,833 confirmed cases in the country since the start of the outbreak.
A further 34 people diagnosed with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, and there are 221 new cases of the disease.
There have now been 1,265 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland and a total of 20,833 confirmed cases in the country since the start of the outbreak.
Detailed Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business published by Dept. Of the Taoiseach
www.gov.ie
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The latest information on how Ireland is responding to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
www.gov.ie
Saturday 2nd May:
- A further 25 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland, the Department of Health confirmed this evening.
- The death toll from Covid-19 in Ireland is 1,286.
- In a statement, it said that a further 343 cases of coronavirus have also been confirmed here, bringing the total number of cases to 21,176.
- The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in ICU has fallen to below 100 for the first time since the end of March... The peak of patients requiring ICU care occurred on 4 April, with 160 people in intensive care beds.
Tuesday 5th May:
A further 23 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland, the Department of Health confirmed this evening.
A further 211 cases of Covid-19 have also been confirmed here, bringing the total number of cases to 21,983.
The overall death toll from the virus in Ireland is 1,339.
A further 23 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland, the Department of Health confirmed this evening.
A further 211 cases of Covid-19 have also been confirmed here, bringing the total number of cases to 21,983.
The overall death toll from the virus in Ireland is 1,339.
Wednesday 6th May:
A further 37 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
A further 265 cases of Covid-19 have also been confirmed here, bringing the total number of cases to 22,248.
The overall death toll from the virus in Ireland is 1,375.
The criteria provided to GPs has now been expanded so that people only need to have a new cough, fever or shortness of breath in order to be eligible for a coronavirus test.
Officials have already acknowledged that the broader definition will lead to an increased demand on the testing system.
A further 37 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
A further 265 cases of Covid-19 have also been confirmed here, bringing the total number of cases to 22,248.
The overall death toll from the virus in Ireland is 1,375.
The criteria provided to GPs has now been expanded so that people only need to have a new cough, fever or shortness of breath in order to be eligible for a coronavirus test.
Officials have already acknowledged that the broader definition will lead to an increased demand on the testing system.