Over 300 new Covid-19 cases as Glynn advises public to 'keep your distance'

"Now is not a time to let down your guard," cautioned the acting chief medical officer as over 300 new cases of Coronavirus were reported to the authorities.

One person passed away, bringing the death toll to 1,778 COVID-19 in the Republic.

As of midnight Monday, September 7, the HPSC were notified of 307 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing to over 30,000 the number of confirmed cases in the Republic since the pandemic began.

Of the cases notified today 182 were in Dublin, 25 in Kildare, 19 in Limerick, 15 in Wexford, 15 in Louth, 8 in Wicklow, 6 in Galway, 6 in Clare, 6 in Kilkenny and the remaining 25 cases are located in Cavan, Cork, Donegal, Kerry, Longford, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath.

Analysis of the new cases showed 160 are men / 146 are women; 73% are under 45 years of age; 64% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case; 72 cases have been identified as community transmission

Dr. Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “182 of today’s cases are located in Dublin and at least 44 of these are associated with community transmission.

“I urge everyone to follow the public health advice and keep your distance. Do not underestimate the risks associated with any of your interactions, including with your family, friends or work colleagues. Now is not a time to let down your guard – assume that you or those that you meet may be infectious and act accordingly.”