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COVID: 3 deaths; 8 new cases; no new cases in Waterford

COVID: 3 deaths; 8 new cases; no new cases in Waterford
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Three more people have died as a result of COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland.

Eight new cases of the virus have also been confirmed.

The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland now stands at 1,710.

As of midnight last night, the number of cases confirmed here is 25,341.

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There are no new cases in Waterford, as of midnight on Monday the total since the outbreak began remained at 154. The last time there was any increase was on Wednesday, the 3rd of June.

62 people are currently hospitalised with the disease, with 20 in intensive care.

16 hospitals have no confirmed cases of the virus.

Almost half of all cases are in Dublin while 6 per cent are in Cork and a further 6 per cent are in Kildare.

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NPHET will meet tomorrow to review its advice in relation to re-phasing the roadmap in the context of the ongoing supression of the disease and overall compliance with public health measures.

Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; "The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet tomorrow to continue its review of Ireland’s ongoing response and preparedness to COVID-19. NPHETs advice in relation to rephasing of the Roadmap to Reopening Society and Business will be reviewed, in the context of ongoing suppression of the disease in the community and overall compliance with public health measures."

Dr Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; "Our recovery rate is at 92%. This and other indicators such as the reproductive number, hospital admissions and ICU admissions are stable or moving in the right direction. This is good news that has been achieved through the collective efforts of every person who has followed public health advice."

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