Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
daily cases
Coronavirus: 1,413 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health reported the latest figures this evening.
LAST UPDATE | 16 Sep 2021
PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS have confirmed 1,413 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
As of 8am today, there were 290 patients with Covid-19 in hospital, including 67 in ICU.
Yesterday, there were 292 patients with Covid-19 in hospital, including 65 in ICU.
We are seeing a slow improvement in the overall epidemiological situation, with incidence, numbers in hospital and daily admissions to hospital decreasing. 1/5 pic.twitter.com/okCjYuGOMD
— Professor Philip Nolan (@President_MU) September 16, 2021
Deaths are being announced weekly due to the HSE data breach in May – as of Wednesday, a total of 5,179 people have died with Covid-19 in Ireland.
Over seven million vaccines against Covid-19 have been administered in Ireland up to Saturday, including 3.7 million first doses and nearly 3.3 million second doses.
have your say