BREAKING: More than 300 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Limerick for second day in a row
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THE 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 in Limerick has increased further after more than 300 additional confirmed cases of the disease were reported for the second day in a row.
The Department of Health says it has been notified of an additional 345 cases of the disease meaning the incidence rate now stands at 1252.4 (per 100,000 population).
This is the third highest rate in the country and is more than 40% above the overall rate for Ireland.
Nationally, a further 17 Covid-19 related deaths and a record 7,836 new cases have been notified to the Health Protections Surveillance Centre.