Coronavirus: No deaths and 394 new cases confirmed in Ireland Journal.ie 1 day ago © Leah Farrell via RollingNews.ie Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn
A FURTHER 394 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has said this evening.
In a statement, it said that no more deaths have been reported.
The total number of confirmed cases is now at 241,330. The number of Covid-19 related deaths remains at 4,785.
Of the cases notified today:
179 are men and 214 are women
75% are under 45 years of age
The median age is 33 years old
175 cases are in Dublin, 34 are in Kildare, 21 are in Galway, 21 are in Mayo, 20 are in Limerick and the remaining 123 cases are spread across 18 other counties
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Deputy CMO confirms the resumption of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
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Updated: 15 Mar 2021, 12:42
HEALTH Chief Dr Michael McBride insisted Covid-19 jabs in Northern Ireland are safe amid fears over the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
He said he was “relieved” as he sat for the first of two shots at the Ulster Hospital near Belfast this morning.
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NI Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride gets his first jab at Ulster HospitalCredit: PA:Press Association
The Chief Medical Officer said: When your turn comes, don t delay, get the jab. Protect yourself and others.”
He spoke as the rapid roll-out in NI continued, with people aged over 50 being asked to come forward for the jabs.
Most of those vaccinated will receive the AstraZeneca medication.