212 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland, 14 more people have died
A total of 85 people have now died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
This evening, health officials revealed that 212 new cases of coronavirus have been diagnosed across the country since yesterday and 14 people have died.
The total number of cases in the Republic of Ireland is now 3,447.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 14 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) April 1, 2020
There were 10 deaths in the east of the country and four in the south and patients included seven females and seven males, eight of whom were reported as having underlying health conditions. The median age of deaths in Ireland is 82.
A quarter of cases (752) are associated with healthcare workers. Dr Ronan Glynn has announced that contact tracing will now be introduced in suspected cases over the coming 48 hours.
Social distancing
According to the Department of Health, research shows that 65% of people in Ireland are engaging in digital interactions with family and friends.
“A nationally representative online survey of 1,270 adults conducted today, conducted twice weekly, shows: 89% believe current social distancing measures are appropriate, 94% confident in their ability to adhere to new restrictions.” the Department said in a Tweet.
