1,429 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 27 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of these people passed away today and that this is the number that were reported to the Department of Health today.
These people will have passed away in recent days and not just today.
While there has been a total of 156 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 22,385 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 22,541.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “Analysis of multiple data sources shows a continuing high level of compliance with public health measures.
“As we prepare for the next stages of living with this virus, we are learning new norms and behaviours, particularly how we interact in public spaces.
“Physical distancing, hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, safe interactions apply to all if we are to keep COVID-19 suppressed in Ireland.”
Today’s data from the HPSC, as of midnight, Wednesday 6 May (22,301 cases), reveals:
· 57% are female and 43% are male
· the median age of confirmed cases is 49 years
· 2,915 cases (13%) have been hospitalised
· Of those hospitalised, 373 cases have been admitted to ICU
· 6,586 cases are associated with healthcare workers
· Dublin has the highest number of cases at 10,885 (49% of all cases) followed by Kildare with 1,312 cases (6%) and then Cork with 1,199 cases (5%)
· Of those for whom transmission status is known: community transmission accounts for 61%, close contact accounts for 35%, travel abroad accounts for 3%
Northern Ireland, the UK and globally
There have been 5 further Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland, bringing official total to 427.
There have been 38 new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the Northern Ireland total to 4,022.
The UK Coronavirus death toll increased by 626 in past 24 hours, taking total recorded fatalities to 31,241. They now have more deaths than Italy and the second highest in the world behind the USA who have 77,190.
There are now a total 3,955,000 cases of Coronavirus globally. There have been more than 272,000 deaths while 1,362,000 have recovered.
Ploughing Championship Cancelled
Organisers of the National Ploughing Championships have said that, in the interests of public health and safety, this year’s event has been cancelled.
NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said that social distancing measures and other restrictions around Covid-19 meant the event was not viable this year – it is “just not an option”, she said.
The event, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people, was due to take place in Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow from 15 to 17 September.
Tony Holohan on pubs
The country’s Chief Medical Officer has said he does not believe pubs will re-open in June.
Dr Tony Holohan said the economy should get on with the job of preparing to implement public health advice in the settings they are in.
He said venues like bars and restaurants need to put in place protections for staff and their customers for when the time is right for them to reopen.
Important information
Symptoms of Covid-19 include:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fever
- Breathing difficulties.
Further resources:
- The HSE: Official advice on the coronavirus in Ireland. This is being updated based on the number of confirmed cases and how the virus spreads in Ireland.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs: Official advice on where to avoid travelling to. Also a resource for those who are abroad.
- The World Health Organization (WHO): The UN agency on global public health publishes statements and daily situation reports based on the latest data.
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC): The EU agency on the number of cases, deaths and how it’s spreading in Europe.
- The Johns Hopkins University map: A heat map of the confirmed cases across the world.
A helpline for older people who are concerned about the coronavirus has been launched by Alone. The number is 0818 222 024, and it’s open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm.
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