Coronavirus: 1,120 new cases confirmed

THE Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1,120* confirmed cases of COVID-19.

As of 8am today, 142 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 27 are in ICU.

Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “Almost 70% of our population is now fully vaccinated and today the vaccination programme has been extended to 12-15 year olds who will also be able to register for an mRNA vaccine.

“Following advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, which has been approved by Government, I encourage parents and guardians of those aged 12-15 years of age to register them for a vaccination as soon as the opportunity arises.

“The vaccination programme has received high uptake to date. I strongly urge anyone eligible to register for a vaccine to do so as soon as possible.”

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*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.