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Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Monday 7 September

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 6 September, the HPSC has been notified of 102 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There has now been a total of 29,774 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

Of the cases notified today:

  • 45 are men and 57 are women
  • 75% are under 45 years of age
  • 48% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case
  • 19 cases have been identified as community transmission
  • 56 are in Dublin, 11 in Leitrim, 6 in Galway, and 29 cases are located in Carlow, Cavan, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Tipperary, Westmeath and Wexford

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:

"We are monitoring with growing concern the number of cases nationally, particularly in Limerick and Dublin. The next seven days are vital; everyone needs to reduce their contacts and assume any person you do meet may be carrying the virus."

Professor Pete Lunn, founder and head of the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit, said:

"Now is the time to plan for the winter months ahead. Take control of your own environment by ensuring your household is up to date on, and actioning, the public health advice. Make it a habit to get outside, to socialise and exercise safely and automatically physically distance from others. Adapt to COVID-responsible behaviours in and out of the home.

"Plan for the milestones; such as Halloween, Christmas and New Years Eve within a COVID-19 environment. Be innovative in how you can celebrate safely with loved ones.

"This year will bring added challenges so prioritise your mental and physical health, know how you will invest in them each week.

"Choose your close network of social visitors this winter and prioritise members of your family or friends who may be more isolated."

Dr. Abigail Collins, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, HSE, said:

"In order to keep our schools open, we must be vigilant in our own homes – be prepared for the choices and actions every individual in your household will have to take over the coming months. If we can take control of our homes and ensure they are COVID-compliant over the winter period, we will maximally protect our communities. In this pandemic, actions on a small scale have the greatest impact."

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

"It is important that we remain alert to COVID-19. We know how to act, now it is time to refocus our efforts. Know how to wear a face covering appropriately and how to safely remove and dispose of it. Incorrect use of a face covering can increase your risk of infection. I would urge all families and households to watch the how-to guide on face coverings and practice safe use."

The how-to guide on face coverings is available here.

ENDS

Research conducted on behalf of the Department of Health reveals:

  • the level of worry now stands at 6.3/10, back to the same level of worry expressed in April, with the main sources of worry being the health of family and friends, and the economy
  • 76% of the population think that “Ireland will experience a second wave of COVID-19 infections”
  • overall, 72% think Ireland is trying to return to normal at “about the right pace” (46%) or “a bit too quickly” (26%)

Hospital statistics

Total number of cases 29,672
Total number hospitalised 3,427
Total number admitted to ICU 448
Total number of deaths 1,519
Total number of healthcare workers 8,771
Number clusters notified 2,878
Cases associated with clusters 16,207
Median age 46
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 5 September.

Gender of patients

Gender Number of cases % of total
Female 16,593 55.9
Male 13,049 44
Unknown 30 0.1
Total 29,672
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 5 September.

Age range affected

Age range Number of cases
0 - 4 328
5 - 14 640
15 - 24 2,792
25 - 34 5,203
35 - 44 5,183
45 - 54 5,148
55 - 64 3,581
65 - 74 1,975
75 - 84 2,383
85+ 2,415
Unknown 24
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 5 September.

How COVID-19 is spreading

Transmission classification %
Community transmission 30.3
Close contact with confirmed case 66.4
Travel abroad 2.5
Unknown 0.9
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 5 September.

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 20
15 - 24 83
25 - 34 209
35 - 44 278
45 - 54 459
55 - 64 505
65 - 74 603
75 - 84 760
85+ 483
Unknown 1
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 5 September.

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 255 0.9 +1
Cavan 900 3 No change
Clare 479 1.6 +1
Cork 1,660 5.6 +5
Donegal 547 1.8 +2
Dublin 13,812 46.6 +68
Galway 534 1.8 +9
Kerry 340 1.2 No change
Kildare 2,320 7.8 +9
Kilkenny 416 1.4 +3
Laois 396 1.3 +4
Leitrim 90 0.3 +1
Limerick 817 2.8 +13
Longford 304 1 +1
Louth 840 2.8 No change
Mayo 592 2 +1
Meath 920 3.1 +1
Monaghan 578 2 No change
Offaly 644 2.2 +3
Roscommon 365 1.2 +1
Sligo 158 0.5 No change
Tipperary 728 2.5 +2
Waterford 211 0.7 +2
Westmeath 695 2.3 +1
Wexford 310 1 +5
Wicklow 761 2.6 +5
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Saturday 5 September.