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The death toll of CORONAVIRUS in IRELAND has exceeded 2,000.
The news was released yesterday by the Department of Health when it was revealed that 12 other people had died from the virus.
The new figures bring the number of Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland to 2,006 since the start of the pandemic in March.
Another 379 cases of Covid-19 have also been identified within the community, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) announced yesterday, November 18.
There are now 69,058 confirmed cases in Ireland.
282 patients with Covid-19 are hospitalized, with 33 people in intensive care units, and 22 have been hospitalized in the past 24 hours alone.
Dr Tony Holohan announced the devastating milestone at a press conference yesterdayIn a statement, Irish chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan spoke of the country’s grim milestone, stating:
“Today we sadly report over 2,000 deaths associated with COVID-19 to date in this country. This pandemic has impacted, directly and indirectly, on families and communities across Ireland.
“It is important to continue working together if we are to suppress this virus and protect as many people as possible. For the next two weeks, work from home, stay home and follow public health advice.”
Ireland’s level 5 block is managing to lower the average number of cases per day, albeit not as fast as the experts hoped.
As of yesterday, Wednesday 18 November, Ireland’s 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 people is 119.9.
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