484 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed today and three additional deaths By Michael Carolan Meanwhile, a six week long COVID-19 lockdown is being proposed for Northern Ireland by its Health Minister.
The Department of Health says it has been notified of 484 new cases of COVID-19 today and three additional deaths.
Of the cases notified today;
246 are men / 238 are women
59% are under 45 years of age
The median age is 37 years old
150 in Dublin, 45 in Wexford, 40 in Cork, 32 in Donegal, 29 in Limerick and the remaining 188 cases are spread across 20 other counties.
Locally, there were 17 cases in Meath and 13 in Louth.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “The 5-day moving average is 387 per day– this is an indicator that the disease is moving quickly when compared to the previous 5-day average. The virus is spreading throughout the country, in all age groups.
National Ambulance Service To Help In Northern Ireland This Weekend
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The Republic s National Ambulance Service is set to provide support to the healthcare system in the North this weekend.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed help will be provided due to the current pressures being experienced in Northern Ireland.
It comes after 656 new cases of the virus were confirmed today along with 12 further covid-19 related deaths.
Our National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS has been superb during this pandemic. They will be providing some support to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service this weekend, due to the pressures being experienced. Thanks to @NasDirector and his team