93 people are being treated in hospital and 34 patients are in ICU.
As of midnight, Tuesday 1 June the Department of Health has reported 407 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 across Ireland.
Of the 378 cases, 93 are being treated in hospitals, meanwhile, 34 patients are in intensive care units throughout the country.
The Department has noted that daily case numbers may change due to future data review, validation and update.
Meanwhile, the Covid-19 vaccine portal opened for those aged 40-44 as of Wednesday, beginning with 44-year-olds.
The registration will then begin for those aged 43 on Thursday and continue on in this pattern throughout the following days.
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed the news on Monday saying he was “delighted” to be able to share the news.
“Delighted to be able to share that the online registration for a Covid-19 vaccine for those aged 40-44 will commence this Wednesday, 2 June – starting with those aged 44 that day and those aged 43 on Thursday and so on,” he said.
To register online for a vaccine, you will need a mobile phone number, an email address, your PPS number and your Eircode.
If you do not have these things, you are advised to call the Covid-19 helpline to register by phone instead.
For more information on how to register for a Covid-19 vaccine in Ireland using the new portal, check out JOE’s handy guide here.
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