There have been 95 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus according to the figures released today – but there are no further new deaths.
Of the cases notified today, 52 are men and 43 are women with 67% under 45 years of age.
Of today’s cases 47% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case
16 cases have been identified as community transmission.
Of today’s cases, 51 are in Dublin, 6 in Kildare, 6 in Meath, the remaining 32 cases are Carlow, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow.
Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “This virus relies on human contact. The virus has not changed and neither have the basic measures that keep us all protected.
“It is these basic measures that are most important to keep COVID-19 under control.
“Remember to wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, to know the safe way to wear a face covering, avoid touching your face, cough into your elbow, reduce your social contacts and keep a physical distance of two metres at the top of your mind when you do meet others.”
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