Coronavirus: 11,063 new cases, 615 people in hospital and 64 in ICU

The Department of Health released the figures this afternoon.

HEALTH AUTHORITIES HAVE recorded 6,618 new PCR positive Covid-19 cases today.

In addition, 4,445 positive antigen tests have been reported through the HSE website for a combined total of 11,063.

As of 8am this morning, there were 615 patients in hospital with a confirmed case of Covid-19, of whom 64 are receiving treatment in ICU.

Yesterday, the Department of Health reported 5,649 positive PCR cases and 5,387 positive antigen tests, leading to a total of 11,036 cases.

The Department of Health previously announced that they would no longer be announcing Covid-19 figures at the weekend.

Cases recorded over the weekend will now be released on the following Monday, alongside cases recorded on Monday.

With reporting by Lauren Boland

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