Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Thursday 18 November
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From: Department of Health
- Published on: 18 November 2021
- Last updated on: 22 November 2021
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 4,650 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
As of 8am today, 643 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 118 are in ICU.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said:
"Approximately 1 in 6 people in Ireland experienced COVID-like symptoms such as cough, sore throat, high temperature or other flu-like symptoms in the past week.
"The single most important action you can take if you experience any symptoms of COVID-19 is to self-isolate and arrange a PCR test – not an antigen test. If you want to avoid passing COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses on to your friends, family or work colleagues, rapidly self-isolating as soon as your symptoms begin is the most important thing you can do."