Coronavirus: 13 deaths and 2,944 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The total number of people who have died now stands at 2,608.
The total number of people who have died now stands at 2,608.
Current restrictions in place in the North mean that people must stay at home unless they have a “reasonable excuse”.
Clinical placements for most student nurses and midwives – due to start tomorrow – have been suspended.
There were 60 deaths and a further 3,231 cases of Covid-19 announced yesterday.
“A significant percentage of the population – in excess of 1 in 10 in some counties – is currently either a case or a close contact.”
While case numbers in most areas aren’t on the scale Ireland has been facing, lockdown measures are common around Europe at this time.
The Green MEP says animal-to-human disease transmission, such as the one we’re dealing with now, is linked to wildlife stresses and habitat destruction.
Tony Scholes also emphasised footballers’ ‘duty to act responsibly’ during the pandemic.
The news comes just two weeks after taking up his new job with Paris Saint-Germain.
The latest figures were confirmed in a statement from NPHET this evening.
Daily vaccination figures will be published from 25 January.
Dr Tony Holohan and Dr Michael McBride said there is an “unsustainably high level of Covid-19 infection” across Ireland.
Developers have said they could adapt the vaccine quickly if a new variant is resistant to it.
Prime Minister Jean Castex also revealed new controls for those arriving from outside the EU
The ban also covers Panama, Portugal and Cape Verde.
Stoke City confirmed the news in a statement this evening.
Dr Tony Holohan said this week “we are seeing early signs of progress” but said we should expect hospitalisations, ICU admissions and deaths to increase “day on day”.
The youngest person to pass away with Covid-19 this month was 25-years-old.
The HSE gave an update on the vaccination programme this afternoon.
Players who continue to hug and kiss after scoring have been reminded about unnecessary contact.
The ECDC said elements of its advice around international travel “need to be modified”.
The INMO has also suggested a partial reopening of schools to take the pressure of healthcare workers with school-aged children.
The HSE has said close contacts returning to work are tested and closely monitored.
158 people are in intensive care.
Under current Covid-19 restrictions, a 5km travel limit is in place.
Developers have applied to the European regulator for authorisation.
The latest figures were confirmed by health officials this evening.
There are now 158 people with Covid-19 in intensive care.
World number 114 Denis Kudla went on to claim victory but was then pulled out of the tournament and placed in quarantine.
The prison service is making arrangements for mass testing of prisoners and staff in both locations.
The park’s executive director said aside from some coughing and congestion, the gorillas are doing well.
The latest figures were confirmed at tonight’s NPHET’s briefing.
Defender Christopher Jullien tested positive for the virus after the Hoops’ controversial trip to Dubai.
Many items posted in Ireland during December for delivery across the world are still in transit.
An events representative group has written to officials to offer support with planning and delivering the rollout.
The appeal was issued last night and the situation has since stabilised.