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COVID: 18 deaths; 386 new cases; 2 new in Waterford

COVID: 18 deaths; 386 new cases; 2 new in Waterford
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A further 18 people have died in the Republic of Ireland from Covid-19.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre said that one of those deaths has been categorised as "probable" and it brings the death toll to 1,102.

The HPSC were also notified of 386 new cases bringing the total confirmed cases to 19,648 total confirmed cases.

As of midnight on Saturday there were 137 confirmed cases in Waterford since the outbreak began, that's an increase of two since Friday.

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Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: "We have always made it clear that there are certain things that we need to be satisfied with prior to recommending any change in current restrictions. The most important one is that the incidence rate of the virus needs to be as low as possible in terms its transmission in the community and within community and residential settings. In addition, the impact of the disease on rates of mortality and hospitalisations including admissions to intensive care units also needs to be at a very low level.

"Improvements are still needed in these important measures."

Dr Siobhán Ní Bhriain, Consultant Psychiatrist and HSE Integrated Care Lead, said: "We are very aware how difficult the current restrictions are for people and families. There are a number of supports available on gov.ie/together and yourmentalhealth.ie so please use these facilities and contact your GP if you are very stressed."

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