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After the meeting, Minister Donnelly said the rate in Limerick is “simply too high and poses a serious risk to public health.”
“Public health doctors have told us that this spike is a result of indoor socialising and workplace outbreaks,” he said.
“Unfortunately, this sharp rise puts our hard-won progress against COVID-19 at risk. It is simply too soon to stop adhering to the public health measures that have protected us so well for so long.”
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says “no consideration” is being given to a local lockdown in Limerick
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Health officials have announced a further 529 confirmed COVID this evening.
Last night, there were 86 patients in hospital – a 13% decrease on this day last week.
Meanwhile, there were 28 in ICU – down 10 on last week and the lowest figure since late December.
The HSE cyberattack continues to affect the reporting of the case figures, which may change due to future data review, validation and update.
The five-day moving average has now jumped to 423. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly speaking to media before entering Government Buildings for a Cabinet meeting. Picture by: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie
It comes after the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan met with public representatives in Limerick to discuss the “significant increase” in cases in the county.