Coronavirus: No new deaths and 45 new cases as pubs set to remain closed

There have been no new Coronavirus death reported today – meaning 1,763 is the death toll in Ireland still.

While there has been a total of 45 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.

That means there is now a total of 26,253 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

33 of the cases are located in Kildare, 7 in Dublin, and 5 are spread across four other counties.

35 are men and 10 are women. 77% are under 45 years of age and 31 are associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case.

Four cases have been identified as community transmission.

Pubs set to stay closed

The Irish Independent is reporting that the goverment will not permit pubs who do not sell food to reopen on Monday.

The decision, the paper says, will be made by the cabinet today following a meeting with the National Public Health Emergency Team.

It has also been confirmed Cabinet will increase the number of people who can attend outdoor gatherings to 500 people. This means more people can attend GAA and League of Ireland matches from next Monday.

However, the Cabinet decided not to increase the number of people who can attend indoor events such as weddings beyond the current limit of 50.

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Everyone should be aware of the risk factors for getting COVID-19:

• Distance – the risk of getting COVID-19 increases as the distance between you and others gets smaller. Keep 2 metres apart where possible
• Activity – How you spend time with people and what you do with them can increase your risk. Follow the government’s Stay Safe Guidelines when spending time with others
• Time – The more time you spend in close contact with other people can increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Keep track of who you spend time with and how
• Environment – Being outdoors is safer than being indoors. Where possible, meet with others outdoors. If this is not possible, keep windows and doors open when meeting others inside
• Symptoms – Know the symptoms. If you have them self-isolate and contact your GP immediately

Public Health Advice for all citizens available here: 

Know the symptoms of COVID-19

• a fever (high temperature – 38 degrees Celsius or above)
• a cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just dry
• shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
• loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
• flu like symptoms

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