Further drop in local Covid figures

There has been a total of 1,930 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

The 14-day Covid incidence in Cavan has fallen below 400, however the county still has the highest rate of spread in the country.

According to yesterday evening's National Public Health Emergency Team update, there were less than five new cases in Cavan, with a 14-day incidence rate now at 364.9 (278 cases).

In neighbouring Co Monaghan the 14 day incidence has fallen to 208.5, with 128 cases confirmed in the past fortnight.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre was meanwhile notified of eight additional deaths related to COVID-19.

There has been a total of 1,930 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

As of midnight Tuesday, November 3, the HPSC has been notified of 444 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 63,483 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

Of the newly notified cases 61% are under 45 years of age.

There are 310 COVID-19 patients hospitalised, of which 41 are in ICU, and 25 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours.

Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said; “Every piece of public health advice we have given from the outset of this pandemic is designed to keep everyone protected from the impact of COVID-19. If you are a close contact of a confirmed case, you are asked to restrict your movements for 14 days and to attend for your two free COVID-19 test, one on day 0 and one on day 7. This is because as an identified close contact, you have come into contact with the virus. It may take some time for this to become apparent, or for you to become infectious.”

He added: “By staying at home for this entire 14 day period, you are helping to stop the spread of this dangerous disease. In following this important guidance, you are helping to bring this virus right back down to where we all need it to be and playing your part in this national effort.”