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Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Monday 31 August

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

There has been a total of 1,777 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

As of midnight Sunday 30 August, the HPSC has been notified of 53 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There has now been a total of 28,811* confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. (*Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 2 confirmed cases. The figure of 28,811 confirmed cases reflects this.)

Of the cases notified today:

  • 28 are men and 25 are women
  • 75% are under 45 years of age
  • 27 are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case
  • 14 cases have been identified as community transmission
  • 25 are in Dublin, 11 in Limerick and the remaining 17 cases are located in Kildare, Longford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Laois, Meath, Roscommon, Tipperary, Westmeath

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

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

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

"This evening, I want to recognise the very significant impact of the measures on individuals, communities and businesses in Kildare over the past three weeks. The improvement in the epidemiological situation there is a testament to the willingness of everyone to adhere to the public health guidance and measures implemented.

"At a meeting of the National Public Health Emergency Team today, NPHET thanked people in Kildare – and in Laois and Offaly previously – for their forbearance and noted that their actions are a demonstration, and a further reminder, of what can be achieved through collective action as we continue to strike a balance between living our lives and behaving in a way that protects one another."

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

"As we continue through the school year, we expect cases and these will be responded to rapidly, tailored to that outbreak and led by public health doctors. These public health doctors will communicate with school staff and parents as indicated."

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

"We can all support parents and school children in our communities by following public health advice. We all have a responsibility to keep our schools open by applying this advice to our daily lives. Remember the key protective behaviours, regular hand washing, physical distance, wearing face coverings where appropriate, reduce your social contacts, know the symptoms and know when to isolate."

Dr Sumi Dunne, General Practitioner, said:

"We are aware that this is an anxious time for parents and guardians. GPs across the country are here to support them. If you feel your child is unwell, outside of a blocked/runny nose and seasonal sneezing, please do not send them into school. Keep them at home, restrict your movements and make contact with your GP."

ENDS

Hospital statistics

Total number of cases 28,758
Total number hospitalised 3,400
Total number admitted to ICU 446
Total number of deaths 1,519
Total number of healthcare workers 8,628
Number clusters notified 2,741
Cases associated with clusters 15,751
Median age 46
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 29 August.

Gender of patients

Gender Number of cases % of total
Female 16,123 56.1
Male 12,607 43.8
Unknown 28 0.1
Total 28,758
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 29 August.

Age range affected

Age range Number of cases
0 - 4 293
5 - 14 562
15 - 24 2,591
25 - 34 5,031
35 - 44 5,041
45 - 54 5,035
55 - 64 3,505
65 - 74 1,931
75 - 84 2,355
85+ 2,391
Unknown 23
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 29 August.

How COVID-19 is spreading

Transmission classification %
Community transmission 30.2
Close contact with confirmed case 66.5
Travel abroad 2.5
Unknown 0.8
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 29 August.

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 26
5 - 14 19
15 - 24 81
25 - 34 208
35 - 44 280
45 - 54 456
55 - 64 505
65 - 74 594
75 - 84 754
85+ 476
Unknown 1
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 29 August.

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. Totals can go up or down.

County Number of cases % of total Change since the day before
Carlow 246 0.9 +2
Cavan 892 3.1 No change
Clare 463 1.6 +2
Cork 1,638 5.7 No change
Donegal 537 1.9 No change
Dublin 13,352 46.4 +22
Galway 515 1.8 +1
Kerry 328 1.1 No change
Kildare 2,247 7.8 +4
Kilkenny 400 1.4 No change
Laois 383 1.3 No change
Leitrim 85 0.3 No change
Limerick 742 2.6 +6
Longford 296 1 +2
Louth 825 2.9 No change
Mayo 588 2 No change
Meath 898 3.1 No change
Monaghan 570 2 No change
Offaly 623 2.2 +1
Roscommon 362 1.3 No change
Sligo 157 0.6 +1
Tipperary 696 2.4 -1
Waterford 189 0.7 No change
Westmeath 689 2.4 No change
Wexford 294 1 No change
Wicklow 743 2.6 No change
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 29 August.

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