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Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Friday 8 October

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 2,002 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

As of 8am today, 354 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 73 are in ICU.

The five-day moving average is 1,242.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn said:

"Today’s case number reflects an increased number of positive tests on specimens collected over the last three days.

"However, the total number of COVID-19 cases reported in the last 7 days (8,845 cases) is fewer than the previous 7 days (9,115 cases), with the seven-day moving average of daily cases at 1,264 today, compared to 1,302 a week ago.

"We will continue to monitor this situation closely to see if the trend in new infections over recent days is sustained.

"If you are experiencing a high temperature, dry cough, or flu-like symptoms - please stay at home. Do not go to work or socialise.

"To keep yourself and your family safe please continue to regularly wash your hands, wear a mask when appropriate, open windows and ventilate indoor spaces, and choose outdoors where possible for meeting others."