Covid-19 figures
44 more people have died after contracting Covid-19 in the Republic.
The death toll across the country now stands at 530.
In the past 24 hours 702 new cases have been detected, including 112 from swabs sent to German labs.
Department of Health COVID-19 Press Briefing https://t.co/BIZMa5rptr
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) April 17, 2020
The total number of positive tests now stands at 13,980.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 44 people diagnosed with #COVID19 in Ireland have died.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) April 17, 2020
Another 18 people have died form Covid-19 in the north, bringing the death toll to 176.
137 new cases have been confirmed.
The total number of those who have tested positive for the virus in Northern Ireland, now stands at 2,338.
