Covid-19 484 new cases of coronavirus, three new deaths in Ireland
It is confirmed that there is three futher deaths related to Covid-19 in Ireland. There is a further 484 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in Ireland to 77,678.
The number of people died from Coronavirus now stands at 2,143.
Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan said: “The 5-day moving average is 387 per day– this is an indicator that the disease is moving quickly when compared to the previous 5-day average. The virus is spreading throughout the country, in all age groups.
“We are now getting reports of outbreaks in social settings including workplace settings, Christmas parties and funerals. I cannot stress enough how important it is to limit your interactions now. The consequences of not doing so will be exponential growth in January, a substantial increase in hospitalisations and risk to life.”
Professor Philip Nolan, who chairs NPHET’s epidemiological modelling group, said: “We are concerned that Ireland is now in a phase of rapid growth, which if allowed continue, will result in 700 – 1200 cases per day by the second week in January, if not sooner.
“We are particularly concerned about older people and vulnerable adults, who have protected themselves through the second wave, and are now at risk during the festive season.”
Sources https://www.thejournal.ie/coronavirus-latest-figures-ireland-26-5303826-Dec2020/
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