1,846 people with Covid-19 in hospital, latest figures show
There are 173 people in intensive care. By Orla Dwyer Friday 15 Jan 2021, 9:15 AM Jan 15th 2021, 9:15 AM 37,751 Views 64 Comments Latest Covid-19 hospital figures. Source: Covid-19 Data Hub
THERE ARE NOW 1,846 people with Covid-19 in hospital and 173 people in ICU.
HSE CEO Paul Reid said that “unfortunately” the hospital numbers continue to rise. Hospitalisation figures have more than tripled since the start of the month.
“People are extremely sick with this virus. Despite some hopeful trends on transmission levels, it’s still hugely prevalent in your area. Please stick with us,” Reid said.
133 people were admitted to hospital in the past 24 hours and 105 people were discharged.
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NPHET says there will be a significant number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in the days and weeks ahead.
A further 28 deaths were confirmed last night, bringing the total this month to 208 - and some of those who ve died have been as young as 25.
Health officials also reported
3,955 new cases - including 235 in Louth and 221 in Meath, and nearly as many people have tested positive in the last two weeks as in all of 2020.
Details of the HSE s Covid Daily Operations update in hospitals up to 8pm are available here.