National news updates on Friday 5th February.
Latest figures:
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 35 additional deaths related to COVID-19.
29 of these deaths occurred in February, 6 occurred in January.
The median age of those who died is 84 years and the age range is 63-96 years.
There has been a total of 3,621 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
As of midnight, Thursday 4th February, the HPSC has been notified of 1,047 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 201,763* confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
Of the cases notified today:
- 505 are men / 540 are women
- 58% are under 45 years of age
- The median age is 38 years old
- 292 are in Dublin, 119 in Cork, 76 in Wexford, 60 in Limerick, 47 in Kildare and the remaining 453 cases are spread across all other counties. **
As of 2pm today, 1,221 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 181 are in ICU. 51 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said: “No single intervention is perfect at preventing the spread of COVID-19, it takes many different individual actions to slow down the spread of the disease. Every action you take is another layer of protection between you and the virus - the more layers you have the more protection you have.”
“Public health measures are based on this principle. Keep physical distance from others, wash hands regularly, avoid crowds, wear face coverings and vaccines all provide you with layers of defence against COVID-19.”
The COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of COVID-19 in the community.
*Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 28 confirmed cases. The figure of 201,763 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.
Today’s cases, 5-day moving average of new cases, 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 population and new cases in last 14 days (as of midnight 04 February 2021) (incidence rate based on Census 2016 county population)
|
County |
Today's cases** (to midnight 04Feb2021) |
5-Day Moving Average of New Cases |
14-day incidence rate per 100,000 population (to 04Feb2021) |
New Cases during last 14 days (to 04Feb2021) |
|
Ireland |
1047 |
1062 |
369.0 |
17570 |
|
Monaghan |
29 |
29 |
778.7 |
478 |
|
Louth |
42 |
40 |
554.8 |
715 |
|
Waterford |
39 |
37 |
533.7 |
620 |
|
Carlow |
18 |
20 |
532.2 |
303 |
|
Wexford |
76 |
49 |
490.2 |
734 |
|
Dublin |
292 |
356 |
445.2 |
5,999 |
|
Offaly |
20 |
17 |
441.2 |
344 |
|
Mayo |
39 |
30 |
415.3 |
542 |
|
Meath |
37 |
42 |
379.9 |
741 |
|
Limerick |
60 |
43 |
360.2 |
702 |
|
Galway |
38 |
64 |
351.5 |
907 |
|
Donegal |
45 |
30 |
345.5 |
550 |
|
Kildare |
47 |
53 |
321.3 |
715 |
|
Longford |
12 |
6 |
305.8 |
125 |
|
Cork |
119 |
103 |
301.5 |
1,637 |
|
Cavan |
13 |
13 |
298 |
227 |
|
Sligo |
10 |
11 |
293 |
192 |
|
Laois |
15 |
17 |
288.1 |
244 |
|
Westmeath |
21 |
15 |
256.8 |
228 |
|
Tipperary |
9 |
18 |
253.2 |
404 |
|
Wicklow |
19 |
22 |
246.4 |
351 |
|
Clare |
14 |
12 |
199.5 |
237 |
|
Leitrim |
3 |
4 |
196.6 |
The case has been adjourned until October 17th.
It's happening at junction 5 Eastbound on the M6.Â
The event will celebrate local produce and creativity.
Shannon Pipeline project falls into that category.
The appeal includes disruptions to the local traffic plan.
Each club has been awarded €5,000 each.
Leprino Cheese's closure in Portlaoise will result in 132 job losses.
A 55 cent rate increase is under consideration by the Cabinet for the next Budget.
Laois County Council has been nominated in three categories.
It took place in Kilcormac last night.
Sinn Fein representatives in Offaly and Westmeath are casting their votes on Monday.
Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke could raise the wage by 55 cent.
The local authority in Offaly are confirming a new site for the Edenderry Swimming Pool.
Imelda Keenan's case remains a missing persons investigation.
A diverse range of events are taking place across Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
The former Monaghan Minister and TD is running in the Presidential race.
Sinn Féin's president was speaking at the Ploughing today in Offaly.
The last day of action in Screggan will see overcast conditions with scattered showers.
Applications have opened this morning.
It comes as the Tanaiste calls for changes to legislation.
|
Judge Calls For Mediation Over Laois Nursing Home Dispute
Diversions In Place Following Van Fire On Westmeath Road
Multyfarnham Tidy Towns Hosting Scarecrow And Harvest Festival This Weekend
Housing Minister Ready To "Declare War" On Planning Objectors
Appeal Halts Plans For Residential Development In Laois town
Midlands Sports Clubs Receive €15k In Funding
Laois TD Slams IDA’s 'Awful' Record Amid Job Losses In The County
Minimum Wage Rise Sparks Concern From Westmeath Retail Boss
Laois County Council Shortlisted For Public Sector Awards
Emergency Services Attend Offaly Fire
Sinn Fein President Promises Free Rein For Councillors In Presidential Vote
Minimum Wage Could Increase To €14
New Site For Offaly Swimming Pool Confirmed
Family Of Missing Laois Woman Devastated By Decision Not To Upgrade Case
Music, Poetry, And Fire Shows Headline Culture Night
Humphreys Vows To Hold Fine Gael Members To Account As President
Sinn Féin's Presidential Entry Will Be A 'Gamechanger' - Mary Lou McDonald
Ploughing Day Three: Taoiseach Responds To Laois Nursing Home Controversy
New Garda Recruitment Drive Launches Today
Jim Gavin Backs Irish Neutrality, But Says President Has No Role In Triple Lock