Latest national news updates on Wednesday 1st July.
Latest figures:
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 3 people with COVID-19 have died.
There has now been a total of 1,738* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
As of midnight Tuesday 30th June, the HPSC has been notified of 6 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 25,477** confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
No new cases have been reported in the midlands - meaning the region has not had an increase in 9 days.
Westmeath remains on 672, Offaly on 483, and Laois on 265.
The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
The COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of COVID-19 in the community.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “The National Public Health Emergency Team continues to advise against all non-essential travel.
“The WHO has warned that the global pandemic is accelerating. In the past week, over 160,000 cases have been reported each day.
“The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet again tomorrow (Thursday 2nd July) as it continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 nationally and internationally, and review Ireland’s response and preparedness to the disease.”
Dr. Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “In June, a total of 31 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland were associated with travel. The balance of keeping the disease suppressed in Ireland will continue to be challenging as society and business reopens. Public Health Advice remains available on gov.ie/health and hse.ie.”
*Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 1 death. The figure of 1,738 deaths reflects this.
**Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 2 confirmed cases. The figure of 25,477 confirmed cases reflects this.
Pubs:
The new restrictions on pubs will be monitored by hundreds of health and safety inspectors and Failte Ireland staff.
The Irish Times reports bars will face no criminal sanctions for breaking the rules.
People are supposed to have a substantial meal if visiting a pub and leave after 105 minutes.
Pubs found to be in breach of the rules may face difficulty renewing their licence.
Covid Drug:
The US has bought up virtually all the world's stocks for the next three months of a coronavirus drug.
Remdesivir (pron: rem-des-eh-veer), which is made by an American pharmaceutical giant, is one of only two proven treatments for Covid-19 patients.
The Trump administration has purchased all the global supply for July and 90 per cent for August and September.
Flights:
Ryanair is restarting 40 percent of its scheduled flights from today.
The airline says it'll be putting on a-thousand services daily, but travellers will have to pass temperature checks before getting on board.
Ireland:
An infectious diseases expert says it might be safe to ease travel restrictions with countries that have similar levels of Covid-19 to Ireland.
But Trinity College Professor of Immunology, Kingston Mills, says people who take a foreign trip will still face a higher risk of contracting the virus.
Meanwhile, one more Covid-19 patient has died and 11 more cases were reported to public health doctors.
They're urging people to take their holidays in Ireland, a call backed by Professor Mills:
USA:
America's top infectious diseases expert has warned that the country could soon have 100,000 new cases of coronavirus every day,
Dr.Anthony Fauci told a US Senate committee that the daily surge in cases could more than double if Americans don't start following public health recommendations.
Currently 40,000 new cases of the virus are being reported across the US every day.
He also said there is no gurantee a safe and effective vaccine will be found for Covid-19:
Latest figures:
Another 11 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland.
It brings the total number of cases to 25,473.
One more person has died of the disease, bring the death toll to 1,736.
No new cases have been reported in the midlands, leaving the total at 1,420.
672 in Westmeath, 483 in Offaly, and 265 in Laois.
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