Covid-19 figures
Two more people with Covid-19 in Ireland have died, bringing the death toll to 1,717.
Four new cases have also been confirmed - the lowest rate since March 9th.
The total number of cases is 25,383.
Department of Health COVID-19 Press Briefing https://t.co/xoTPC2ZUfk
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) June 22, 2020
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said;
“Yesterday, more than 183,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported globally, the most in a single day according to the WHO."
“In Ireland, in the last 14 days over a third of new confirmed cases are in young people under the age of 35."
"This is not a disease that solely affects older people. No one is immune, everyone is responsible for limiting the spread of COVID-19.”
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre @hpscireland has today been informed that a total of 2 people with #COVID19 have died.
There have now been a total of 1,717 #COVID19 related deaths in Ireland.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) June 22, 2020
Dr. Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said;
“While it is encouraging to see an increase in the number of people wearing face coverings in public places, 41% is a significantly lower uptake when compared to our other recommended behaviours such as hand washing (92%) and physical distancing (91%)."
"Face coverings should be worn when it is difficult to maintain physical distancing, for instance in shops and on public transport."
