Coronavirus: 2,002 new cases confirmed

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 2,002* confirmed cases of COVID-19.

As of 8am today, 354 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 73 are in ICU.

The five-day moving average is 1,242.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn said: “Today’s case number reflects an increased number of positive tests on specimens collected over the last three days.

However, the total number of COVID-19 cases reported in the last 7 days (8845 cases) is fewer than the previous 7 days (9115 cases), with the 7 day moving average of daily cases at 1264 today, compared to 1302 a week ago.

“We will continue to monitor this situation closely to see if the trend in new infections over recent days is sustained.

“If you are experiencing a high temperature, dry cough, or flu like symptoms please stay at home – do not go to work or socialise.

“To keep yourself and your family safe please continue to regularly wash your hands, wear a mask when appropriate, open windows and ventilate indoor spaces, and choose outdoors where possible for meeting others.”

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