Two more people have died due to Covid-19.
The National Public Health Emergency Team has confirmed that two more people have died due to Covid-19 in Ireland.
Validation of data by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre has also seen the denotification of two deaths, meaning Ireland’s official death toll remains 1,714.
Additionally, the HPSC has been notified of 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 25,368 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer at Department of Health, said: “The importance of people exercising their own judgement and taking personal responsibility in protecting themselves and others cannot be overstated at this crucial point in the pandemic.
“Hand washing, physical distancing, cough/sneeze etiquette, face coverings and knowing the symptoms of COVID-19 – and what to immediately when experiencing symptoms – is how every individual can equip themselves to live safely as restrictions are eased.”
Holohan and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronan Glynn also called attention to the government’s Covid-19 dashboard, which will enable the public to get details about incidents of the virus in their community.
LISTEN: You Must Be Jokin’ podcast – listen to the latest episode now!
