15 more Covid-19 deaths

Fifteen new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Meath today, according to health officials.

Another 15 people have died from the virus and 310 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, according to the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET).

There have now been a total of 2,117 deaths related to Covid-19 in Ireland, along with a total of 75,203 confirmed cases.

Of the cases notified today:

162 of cases are men and 148 are women.

61per cent are under 45 years of age.

The median age is 39 years old.

80 cases are in Dublin, 27 are in Donegal, 25 are in Louth, 15 are in Kilkenny, 15 are in Waterford, 15 are in Tipperary, 15 are in Meath and the remaining 118 cases are spread across 16 other counties.

As of 2pm today, 202 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 36 are in ICU. There have been 15 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours.

“Tomorrow marks 14 days to Christmas Day. To ensure the safest possible interaction with your family over Christmas, consider restricting your movements now,” Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said at this evening’s press briefing at the Department of Health.