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Tuesday, 2 March 2021 at 12:06

The Taoiseach says the fall shows restrictions and vaccines are having an impact.

The Taoiseach says the fall in the number of people in hospital with Covid-19 shows restrictions and vaccines are having an impact.

The number of patients across the hospital system with the virus has fallen below 500 for the first time in 2021.

There are 116 people with Covid in ICU, compared to 221 during the peak of the third wave.

While 25 people are being treated for covid in midlands hospitals today - the lowest level since 6th January - including eight patients in ICU.

Micheál Martin says these are all positive signs:

Details Announced For Next Public Sector Pay Strike

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Offaly TD Slams Lack Of Answers From HSE On Midlands Hospice

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Two People Taken To Hospital Following Midlands Crash

The single vehicle incident occurred around 1.30am.
Acting Media Minister Promises Enforcement Of Reforms At State Broadcaster

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Tullamore is set to host the public sector rally next week for the Midlands region during a second strike.
Man Dies In Workplace Accident

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Councillor Denis Leonard believes the origins of the Fleadh Cheoil deserve the same recognition.
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My Lovely Vintage and My Lovely Hoofs & Boots Shop in Edenderry was broken into on Tuesday.

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