159 new cases, two deaths, increase in Mayo

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that two people with Covid-19 have died, bringing the total to 1,783.

As of midnight on Friday, the HPSC has been notified of 159 new confirmed cases.

Of the cases notified today.

70 are men / 89 are women.

65% are under 45 years of age.

51% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case.

23 cases have been identified as community transmission.

75 in Dublin, 10 in Louth, 6 in Cork, 6 in Donegal, 6 in Meath, 5 in Laois, 5 in Wexford, and the remaining 46 cases are in Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Mayo, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath and Wicklow.

Dr. Ronan Glynn, acting chief medical officer, said: “47% of the cases reported today are in Dublin City and County. 

"For the people of Dublin in particular, this is a critical moment to address the spread of the disease in the community. Individual choices can make all the difference - reconsider your plans for the weekend, reduce the number of people that you meet and avoid social activities that involve large groups of people.

"Covid-19 is a highly infectious disease that can spread even when you have no symptoms. Remember, when you do meet with friends, family and colleagues, staying 2m apart is the best way to keep everyone safe.”