One coronavirus death reported today

The authorities today have been informed that one person with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll in the Republic to 1,679.

As of midnight Saturday, June 6 the HPSC has been notified of 25 confirmed cases bringing the total to 25,201 in the Republic.

The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.

Today’s data from the HPSC, as of midnight, Friday 5 June (25,176 cases), reveals the number of confirmed cases remained the same as in the previous 24 hours for Counties Cavan (858) and Monaghan (528).

Analysis of the 25,176 cases revealed 57% are female and 43% are male; the median age of confirmed cases is 48 years; 3,321 cases (13%) have been hospitalised; of those hospitalised, 409 cases have been admitted to ICU; 8,057 cases are associated with healthcare workers.

Of those for whom transmission status is known: community transmission accounts for 39%, close contact accounts for 59%, travel abroad accounts for 2%.