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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
William Dunne

Coronavirus Ireland: No further deaths announced as six new cases recorded

No further deaths linked to the coronavirus have been reported in the Republic of Ireland.

It comes as six new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded by the Department of Health in the last 24 hours.

The death toll in the Republic now stands at 1,753.

There have been a total of 25,766 infections here since the outbreak began.

More than 20% of cases recorded over the past two weeks were travel related.

Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “We are now seeing outbreaks of the virus in a range of work settings, including in construction, in fast food outlets and in supermarkets.

Dr Ronan Glynn. (Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin)

“We can’t underestimate how quickly clusters develop. We have come so far together, but we need to stay vigilant to prevent a resurgence across the whole country in the coming weeks.

"Many workplaces have introduced the new regimes and safety measures necessary to reopen their businesses.

"I would remind all employers that the workplace and most particularly, shops, services and supermarkets, are the new front line, we are asking you to do everything you can to put the safety of your staff and customers first.

“With the increase in outbreaks in our communities, I would urge everyone to wear face coverings in healthcare settings and when shopping, including in the supermarket and other indoor retail services.”

Earlier on Monday, health officials in Northern Ireland reported no new deaths linked to the virus.

However, there have been 23 new infections in the North since Friday.

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