The Department of Health has announced that 21 more people have died from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours as confirmed cases surge towards 5,000.
In their Sunday evening release the national public health emergency team said there are now 158 COVID-19 related deaths in the Republic of Ireland while the confirmed cases figure has reached 4,994.
This announcement came on the same day the HSE said 20% of all PPE that was delivered from China was not fit for purpose.
While Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has rejoined the medical register to help out with this Covid-19 crisis.
Here are five key points from the latest government release on Covid-19 stats.
Five key points from latest Covid-19 Ireland stats
1. Of the 21 new deaths confirmed in Ireland, 17 were in the east which is by far the worst hit area while just two were in the south and another two in the west.
2. 12 of these patients were reported as having underlying health conditions before they picked up the virus - which are those said to be most at risk.
3. The median age of today’s reported deaths is 81.
4. Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said tonight: “This past week has proven that the nation is working hard, together, by staying at home to flatten the curve.
“If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 you need to self-isolate and phone your GP. I ask that everyone inform themselves on what to do in the instance they develop symptoms, as well as how to maintain their health and wellbeing. Support and guidance is available on gov.ie/health and HSE. ”
5. Dublin is by far and away the area which is worst affected by this pandemic - stats up to Friday midnight(4,443) show the capital now has 56% of all cases.
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