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Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Sunday 2 August

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

There has been a total of 1,763 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

As of midnight Saturday 1 August, the HPSC has been notified of 53 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

There is now a total of 26,162 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

Of the cases notified today:

  • 27 are men and 26 are women
  • 80% are under 45 years of age
  • 45 are associated with outbreaks or close contacts of a confirmed case
  • 4 cases have been identified as community transmission
  • 25 cases are located in Dublin, 19 in Laois, 6 in Kildare and the remaining 3 are spread across two other counties

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

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

"The source of transmission for over 90% of cases reported today has been identified. This is a positive development in light of the number of cases reported over the past few days.

"However, our five day average for cases reported is now 47. We all need to continue to adopt a prevention mindset and continue making good choices to protect ourselves and others while trying to live safely with COVID-19.

"People are still susceptible, this virus has not changed. We know how to break the chains of transmission. Let’s stay the course by physically distancing, washing hands regularly, wearing a face covering where appropriate, avoiding crowds and doing all we can to protect each other."

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

ENDS

Everyone should be aware of the risk factors for getting COVID-19:

  • Distance – The risk of getting COVID-19 increases as the distance between you and others gets smaller. Keep 2 metres apart where possible
  • Activity – How you spend time with people and what you do with them can increase your risk. Follow the government’s Stay Safe Guidelines when spending time with others
  • Time – The more time you spend in close contact with other people can increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Keep track of who you spend time with and how
  • Environment – Being outdoors is safer than being indoors. Where possible, meet with others outdoors. If this is not possible, keep windows and doors open when meeting others inside
  • Symptoms – Know the symptoms. If you have them self-isolate and contact your GP immediately

Public Health Advice for all citizens is available here.

Know the symptoms of COVID-19

They are:


Hospital statistics

Total number of cases 26,109
Total number hospitalised 3,359
Total number admitted to ICU 437
Total number of deaths 1,506
Total number of healthcare workers 8,432
Number clusters notified 2,318
Cases associated with clusters 14,046
Median age 47
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 31 July.

Gender of patients

Gender Number of cases % of total
Female 14,869 57
Male 11,212 43
Unknown 28 0.1
Total 26,109
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 31 July.

Age range affected

Age range Number of cases
0 - 4 200
5 - 14 362
15 - 24 2019
25 - 34 4444
35 - 44 4589
45 - 54 4662
55 - 64 3292
65 - 74 1836
75 - 84 2308
85+ 2376
Unknown 21
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 31 July.

How COVID-19 is spreading

Transmission classification %
Community transmission 31.5
Close contact with confirmed case 66
Travel abroad 2.5
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 31 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 78
25 - 34 201
35 - 44 275
45 - 54 453
55 - 64 499
65 - 74 587
75 - 84 746
85+ 478
Unknown 1
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 31 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. Totals can go up or down.

County Number of cases % of total Change since previous day
Carlow 179 0.7 No change
Cavan 876 3.4 +6
Clare 391 1.5 No change
Cork 1567 6 No change
Donegal 474 1.8 No change
Dublin 12524 48 +4
Galway 498 1.9 +3
Kerry 317 1.2 No change
Kildare 1597 6.1 +8
Kilkenny 357 1.4 No change
Laois 286 1 +3
Leitrim 84 0.3 No change
Limerick 609 2.3 +9
Longford 288 1.1 No change
Louth 794 3 +1
Mayo 583 2.2 +7
Meath 830 3.2 +1
Monaghan 542 2.1 +1
Offaly 491 1.9 +3
Roscommon 346 1.3 No change
Sligo 149 0.6 No change
Tipperary 545 2.1 No change
Waterford 166 0.6 No change
Westmeath 680 2.6 No change
Wexford 224 0.9 No change
Wicklow 712 2.7 No change
  • All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 31 July.