National news April 8th 2021.
Latest figures:
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 7 additional deaths related to COVID-19.
Of the deaths reported today 2 occurred in April, 2 occurred in March and 3 occurred in February.
The median age of those who died was 78 years and the age range was 62 - 89 years.
There has been a total of 4,737* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
As of midnight, Wednesday 7th April, the HPSC has been notified of 400 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
There is now a total of 239,723** confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
Of the cases notified today:
- 205 are men / 193 are women
- 72% are under 45 years of age
- The median age is 35 years old
- 162 in Dublin, 61 in Kildare, 26 in Cork, 21 in Galway, 17 in Donegal and the remaining 113 cases are spread across 18 other counties***.
As of 8am today, 226 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 55 are in ICU. 11 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours.
As of April 5th 2021, 940,883 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Ireland:
- 667,182 people have received their first dose
- 273,701 people have received their second dose
The COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of COVID-19 in the community including daily data on Ireland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
* Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 2 deaths. The figure of 4,737 deaths reflects this.
** Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 2 confirmed cases. The figure of 239,723 confirmed cases reflects this.
*** County data should be considered provisional as the national Computerised Infectious Disease Reporting System (CIDR) is a dynamic system and case details are continually being validated and updated.
|
County |
Today's cases*** (to midnight 7Apr2021) |
5-Day Moving Average of New Cases |
14-day incidence rate per 100,000 population (to 7Apr 2021) |
New Cases during last 14 days (to 7Apr 2021) |
|||||
|
Ireland |
400 |
408 |
147.3 |
7014 |
|||||
|
Offaly |
12 |
10 |
346.3 |
270 |
|||||
|
Westmeath |
<5 |
10 |
261.3 |
232 |
|||||
|
Laois |
13 |
10 |
240.9 |
204 |
|||||
|
Dublin |
162 |
179 |
225.6 |
3040 |
|||||
|
Kildare |
61 |
35 |
225.2 |
501 |
|||||
|
Donegal |
17 |
16 |
190.3 |
303 |
|||||
|
Cavan |
8 |
7 |
189 |
144 |
|||||
|
Meath |
17 |
20 |
180.5 |
352 |
|||||
|
Longford |
6 |
4 |
151.7 |
62 |
|||||
|
Louth |
5 |
13 |
142 |
183 |
|||||
|
Wicklow |
13 |
10 |
123.6 |
176 |
|||||
|
Wexford |
7 |
10 |
117.6 |
176 |
|||||
|
Tipperary |
<5 |
9 |
109.7 |
175 |
|||||
|
Monaghan |
7 |
5 |
104.3 |
64 |
|||||
|
Mayo |
6 |
5 |
90.4 |
118 |
|||||
|
Galway |
21 |
17 |
89.1 |
230 |
|||||
|
Limerick |
<5 |
8 |
85.7 |
167 |
|||||
|
Roscommon |
<5 |
2 |
80.6 |
52 |
|||||
|
Waterford |
Smoke bombs, airguns and flares were also confiscated.
His two brothers are accused of withholding information.
The works are set to be complete by 2026.
The local authority is currently finalising the purchase of the building.
She says overtraining can cause burnout.
All levels of walkers can take part.
The national office of the ISPCA rescued five Cavachons in Portlaoise with the help of Gardaí.
The crash involved two cars.
The events are starting earlier this year.
It follows the release of Nursing Homes footage.
There's warnings of heavy downpours with thunderstorms.
She alleges she was raped by the man.
He will campaign as part of the Copa-Cogeca beef group.
The meeting is taking place in Moate this evening.
A vehicle caused a crash in Athlone last Thursday before continuing towards Birr.
Stop 'n Shop on Tullow Street was one of ten businesses that was served the order in May.
A Dail committee heard from the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris yesterday.
They are accused of withholding information regarding the investigation into Ashling Murphy’s murder.
She received a three and a half year sentence.
They’re accused of assisting him.
|
Over €800k Of Contraband Seized In Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare
Jury In Trial Of Jozef Puska’s Family Members Starts Deliberations
Laois Cemetery To Be Renovated
Famous Laois Cinema Could Be Renovated Into Enterprise Centre
Laois Fitness Expert Warns Of Burnout
Laois Walks Festival Returns With Over 20 Trails
Five Severely Neglected Dogs Rescued By ISPCA in Laois
Gardaí Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
Westmeath Pride Festival Returns This Weekend
Laois TD Holds No Confidence In HIQA's Safeguarding Policies
Midlands Get Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warnings
Westmeath Woman Fears Release Of McCann Suspect
Laois Farmer Elected Vice Chair Of European Agri-Lobby Group
Midlands Communities Meeting Over Proposed Bellair Windfarm
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash in Westmeath
Midlands Shop Served Closure Order Over Food Contamination
Gardaí Involved In "Controlled Delivery" Of Arms To Carlow Town Shooter
Closing Speeches Conclude In Trial Of Four Members Of Jozef Puska’s Family