The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has confirmed that another 13 deaths as a result of COVID-19 have been recorded in Ireland today.
Nine of the deaths are located in the east, one in the south and three in the west of the country.
A total of 402 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed today, bringing the national total to 3,849.
4 of the new cases were recorded in Clare, meaning there is now 49 confirmed cases of the virus in this county.
The HSE is now working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “We have a more detailed ICU report available this evening. Of 148 cases admitted to ICU, 25 of those cases have been discharged, sadly there have been 14 deaths from ICU and 109 remain in ICU. The median age of ICU admission is 62.
“I would also like to highlight a worrying scene I witnessed during my visit to hospital on Tuesday evening; empty waiting rooms and empty beds. While protecting yourself from COVID-19 is a priority, no one should ignore signs that they may need medical attention for other ailments such as lumps, chest pain or other concerns. Please do not ignore any symptom outside of COVID-19. The hospitals are there for all ailments, not just COVID-19.”
