Some 38 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ireland.
This brings the total number of infections to 26,065.
No further deaths have been announced as the death toll now stands at 1,763.
Of today’s 38 cases;
- 22 males/ 16 females
- Median age 30 years
- 82% are under 45 years of age
- 32 cases are located in Dublin or Kildare
- 26 are associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of confirmed cases
Over the past two days a total of 123 cases have been reported. Of these;
- 84 cases are linked to known outbreaks or are close contacts of other confirmed cases.
- At least 19 cases have been identified as community transmission while 20 cases remain under investigation
- 44 cases are located in Kildare, 33 in Dublin, 11 in Clare, 10 in Laois, 8 in Limerick and the remaining 17 are located across 10 counties.
Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “Mass testing has now taken place in relation to a number of known outbreaks.
“We may be beginning to see more cases which we cannot link to outbreaks or close contacts. The National Public Health Emergency Team will continue to monitor this situation closely over the coming days.”
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