Covid-19 figures
Three more people have died as a result of the Covid-19 in the Republic.
Eight new cases of the virus have also been confirmed.
The total number of Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland now stands at 1,710.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The @hpscireland has today been informed that a total of 3 people with #COVID19 have died.
There have now been a total of 1,710 #COVID19 related deaths in Ireland.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) June 17, 2020
As of midnight last night, the number of cases confirmed here is 25,341.
62 people are currently hospitalised with the disease, with 20 in intensive care.
16 hospitals have no confirmed cases of the virus.
Almost half of all cases are in Dublin while 6 per cent are in Cork and a further 6 per cent are in Kildare.
NPHET will meet tomorrow to review its advice in relation to re-phasing the roadmap in the context of the ongoing supression of the disease and overall compliance with public health measures.
