Covid-19 figures
A further six people with Covid-19 have died here.
Five new cases have also been confirmed.
It brings the death toll to 1726, while the number of confirmed cases are 25,396.
92% of all coronavirus cases up to June 21st are estimated to have recovered.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre @hpscireland has today been informed that a total of 6 people with #COVID19 have died.
There have now been a total of 1,726 #COVID19 related deaths in Ireland.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) June 24, 2020
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said;
“Through our collective action, we have moved in the right direction in our fight against widespread community transmission of COVID-19."
"As we go forward, the behaviour and progression of this disease is in all of our hands.”
“Every single one of us today has the ability to reduce the impact the virus might have on our most vulnerable and those at risk."
"You can do this by keeping a physical distance from others or wearing a face covering when in busy public places like shops and public transport, and by continuing to keep your number of daily contacts as low as possible.”
The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
