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Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Monday 27 July

There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today.

There has been a total of 1,764 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

As of midnight Sunday 26 July, the HPSC has been notified of 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 25,892 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.

Over the past 14 days, the total number of confirmed cases notified to the HPSC is 196.

Of these:

  • males 52% / females 47%
  • median age is 37 years old; 58% of these cases were between 25 – 55 years old
  • 23 counties reported new cases; Dublin 62%, Kildare 10%, Cork 4% and Meath 4%
  • 9% of these cases were travel related, 34% were close contacts of a confirmed case and 32% are reported as community transmission

Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said:

"Fortunately, the number of cases reported last week (124) were fewer than the week before (143).

"This demonstrates the power of individual action to change the course of COVID-19 in our country. We are each other’s best defence. We know what works - through solidarity, ongoing vigilance and commitment to public health measures we can all play our part in stemming the spread of this virus."

Rachel Kenna, Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health, said:

"While we wait for a COVID-19 vaccine there are many infectious diseases we currently vaccinate against, including measles, rubella, meningitis and HPV. Immunisation programmes were paused due to COVID-19. It is important that school children complete their vaccination programmes now that it is safe to do so. Immunisation schedules for children are available on immunisation.ie."

Dr Siobhan Ni Bhriain, Consultant Psychiatrist and Integrated Care Lead, HSE said:

"Coming into the winter season we strongly recommend that all healthcare workers get the influenza vaccination to protect themselves, families and patients in what will be a challenging winter."

The COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of COVID-19 in the community.

ENDS

Research conducted on behalf of the Department of Health shows 86% of the population now self-report to wearing face coverings.

The nationally representative sample of 1,900 people conducted on behalf of the Department of Health today reveals:

  • 70% of people say they wear a face covering every time they are shopping, an increase from 37% last week, with 21% saying they wear a face covering most of the time while shopping
  • 91% of people who use public transport say they wear a face covering every time with 2% saying they wear a face covering most of the time

Hospital statistics

Total number of cases 25,881
Total number hospitalised 3,346
Total number admitted to ICU 438
Total number of deaths 1,506
Total number of healthcare workers 8,390
Number clusters notified 2,282
Cases associated with clusters 13,860
Median age 48
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 25 July.

Gender of patients

Gender Number of cases % of total
Female 14,769 57.1
Male 11,084 42.8
Unknown 28 0.1
Total 25,881
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 25 July.

Age range affected

Age range Number of cases
0 - 4 188
5 - 14 342
15 - 24 1976
25 - 34 4385
35 - 44 4553
45 - 54 4626
55 - 64 3282
65 - 74 1831
75 - 84 2304
85+ 2373
Unknown 21
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 25 July.

How COVID-19 is spreading

Transmission classification %
Community transmission 31.6
Close contact with confirmed case 65.8
Travel abroad 2.5
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 25 July.

Note:

In the event that a person tests positive for COVID-19 and hasn't been abroad or had contact with another confirmed case in Ireland, that's known as community transmission.

In the event that a person who tests positive for COVID-19 can be linked to another confirmed case in Ireland, that's known as close contact.


Hospitalised cases by age group

Age range Number of cases
0 - 4 23
5 - 14 18
15 - 24 76
25 - 34 198
35 - 44 274
45 - 54 449
55 - 64 498
65 - 74 587
75 - 84 745
85+ 477
Unknown 1
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 25 July.

Cases by county

Note: The Health Protection Surveillance Centre have advised that in the process of validating data and reviewing addresses, county totals may change due to cases being reassigned to another county.

County Number of cases % of total Change since previous day
Carlow 179 0.7 No change
Cavan 867 3.4 No change
Clare 372 1.4 No change
Cork 1562 6 No change
Donegal 472 1.8 No change
Dublin 12459 48.1 +9
Galway 493 1.9 No change
Kerry 317 1.2 No change
Kildare 1535 5.9 +1
Kilkenny 356 1.4 No change
Laois 268 1 No change
Leitrim 83 0.3 No change
Limerick 591 2.3 No change
Longford 288 1.1 No change
Louth 792 3.1 No change
Mayo 576 2.2 +1
Meath 826 3.2 No change
Monaghan 541 2.1 No change
Offaly 487 1.9 No change
Roscommon 346 1.3 No change
Sligo 148 0.6 No change
Tipperary 544 2.1 No change
Waterford 166 0.6 No change
Westmeath 677 2.6 No change
Wexford 223 0.9 No change
Wicklow 713 2.8 +1
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 25 July.