55 patients are in intensive care with the virus.
There have been 1,414 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Friday (3 September).
The figures released from the Department of Health on Friday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19.
As of 8am on Friday, 353 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 55 are in ICU.
At the same time on Thursday, 343 Covid-19 patients were hospitalised.
As of midnight, Thursday 2nd September, we are reporting 1,414* confirmed cases of #COVID19.
As of 8am today, 353 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 55 are in ICU.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) September 3, 2021
Earlier on Friday, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly provided an update on Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme.
As of Thursday night, 6,871,433 doses have been administered in the country, with 3.4 million people now fully vaccinated against the virus.
According to the Minister, 87.8% of those 16 and over are fully vaccinated, with almost three-quarters of the total population now having received at least one dose.
“We’re on our way to hitting around 7 million doses administered and that really is amazing,” the Health Minister said.
“Thanks to all of you who came forward for vaccination and continue to do so.”
COVID-19 Vaccine Programme Update:
💉6,871,433 doses administered as of last night.
💉💉>3.4 million people with full vaccination.
87.8% of 16+ have full vaccination.
Almost 3/4 of total population with at least one dose. @HSELive @merrionstreet @HSEImm @roinnslainte pic.twitter.com/XEOMbpLn6g— Stephen Donnelly (@DonnellyStephen) September 3, 2021
Main image via Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie
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