Another case of the Coronavirus have been recorded in Co Clare.
Just one case has been added to the record today, though this figure is two days behind the testing, meaning it is possible there are more than the current confirmed total of 50 cases in the county.
This evening’s briefing from the National Public Health Emergency Team has also revealed that a further 22 COVID-related deaths have recorded today nationwide, bringing the total figure in the republic to 120.
18 of the deaths today are located in the east of Ireland, three in the south and one here in the west.
The patients included 11 male and 11 female.
With confirmation of 424 new cases today – the largest daily increase so far – there have now been a total of 3,655 positive COVID-19 test results in the Republic of Ireland.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “We are concerned with the number of clusters identified in nursing homes. We have identified a range of measures, working with the HSE. We need to see continuous actions being taken to reduce the risk of transmission in nursing home and long-term residential facilities.”
Dr. Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “We are now facing into the end of week one of new measures. It has been a tough adjustment but these efforts save lives. We will continue to protect vulnerable groups against this virus, by staying home and following public health advice. These efforts result in lives saved.
“Anyone over 70 years of age should remain cocooned as per public health advice, and for essential food and prescription shopping, call on family, friends or services to help you. Over 70’s should not be leaving home.”
