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Penetration of virus throughout all ages ‘a serious concern’, says Nphet

As officials warn we are at the most challenging point in the pandemic to date, case numbers are climbing in some age groups despite some positive indications that things may be stabilising.

Share The scientist also reported the daily growth rate of the pandemic is estimated to be between 12 and 14 per cent. This week alone there have been 41 coronavirus deaths, taking the total to 2,307 across the whole pandemic. In a statement last night, Professor Nolan said the levels of coronavirus were 'unprecedentedly high' The total number of cases to date, as of yesterday, was 127, 657 and scientists confirmed the country's incidence rate is at 936 cases per 100,000 population.  Projections from Nphet show gloomier days are yet to come as, in the worst case scenario, cases could plate...

There have been 41 deaths due to Covid-19 in the first week of January. Of the cases notified today; 3,070 are men and 3,432 are women; 62pc are under 45 years of age and the median age is 37 years old. Professor Philip Nolan says we are seeing the fast rate of growth in the disease that we have ever seen. "Exceptionally levels of the disease," the Nphet member said. All indicators of the disease are at "unprecedently high" levels, he said. Prof Nolan says there are some very early indicators that we are starting to see the effects of the restrictions enacted from December 26 but said these m...

'Every individual needs to act as if they are infectious': Record 3,394 Covid-19 cases confirmed  Cork reported the most cases today with 389 confirmed.  Dr Tony Holohan: "Everyone needs to stay at home". Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin Sat, 02 Jan, 2021 - 18:53 Steven Heaney, Ciarán Sunderland and Jess Casey The Department of Health has confirmed 3,394 cases of Covid-19 today, a new daily record for case numbers in Ireland as health authorities tackle the impact of the coronavirus’s third wave. The new daily record comes as expected due to the pressure on Ireland’s testing and ...