There has now been a total of 1,703 deaths in relation to Covid-19 in Ireland.
The Health Protection Surveillance has been informed that a further eight deaths have occurred in relation to Covid-19.
Eight new cases have also been confirmed, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Republic of Ireland to 25,238.
As of Thursday 11 June, there is currently a total of 86 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospitals across Ireland.
8,114 cases are currently associated with healthcare workers, and the median age of confirmed cases is 48 years.
At Thursday night’s briefing, Doctor Tony Holohan said that NPHET has officially recommended the development and implementation of a national communications campaign to increase compliance with current recommendations for the use of face-coverings in public places where social distancing may be difficult.
Chair of NPHET, Professor Phillip Nolan, said: “The next two weeks are critical in limiting transmission, keeping the r-number low, and supressing the virus.
“It’s how we interact, as we go about our daily lives, that will determine whether the r-number increases.”
👩⚕️ Healthcare workers🧑⚕️
Up until last Saturday:
8,123 confirmed cases (increase of 64), 31.6% of all confirmed cases
303 hospitalised
44 admitted to ICU
7 deaths (no change)@JOEdotie— Rob O'Hanrahan (@RobOHanrahan) June 11, 2020
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