Covid-19 figures
A further 15 deaths have been confirmed here due to Covid-19.
139 additional cases have also been recorded.
The death toll in the Republic now stands at 1,467 while there are 23,135 total confirmed cases.
Department of Health Covid 19 Press Briefing https://t.co/EkHjikFMuZ
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) May 11, 2020
As of Saturday night, 13% of all coronavirus cases to date had been admitted to hospital.
A total of 385 people have been admitted to intensive care units since the outbreak began, with 71 remaining in ICUs - including two new admissions in the last 24 hours.
5,779 of the cases to date have been associated with residential care facilities.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 15 people with COVID-19 have died.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) May 11, 2020
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, said officials are continuing to monitor the 'key parameters' of the virus ahead of May 18th - a date which is expected to see the first steps in the planned easing of restrictions.
Dr Holohan said: "“While 43% of the population believe the worst of this pandemic is behind us, the virus is still circulating, the risk is still there in our communities.
"The health service will continue to prepare and respond to the virus, the public are asked to stay the course and keep up the progress we have made.”
