Updates on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) from January - March 2021

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31 March

The latest news as of 3.30pm on Wednesday 31 March

6 deaths and 411 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 6 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. All reported deaths occurred in March
• there have been 4,687 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 411 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 235,854 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Wednesday), 297 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 67 are in ICU. There have been 16 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

See the updated COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Strategy.

View the Amárach research data.

View the slides from the NPHET press briefing.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Sunday (28 March), there have been 806,541 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 580,857 people have received their first dose
• 225,684 people have received their second dose

30 March

The latest news as of 5pm on Tuesday 30 March

14 deaths and 368 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 14 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 12 deaths occurred in March, 1 in February and 1 in January
• there have been 4,681 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 368 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 235,444 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Tuesday), 310 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 67 are in ICU. There have been 29 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Saturday (27 March), there have been 802,502 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 577,641 people have received their first dose
• 224,861 people have received their second dose

29 March

The latest news as of 5.15pm on Monday 29 March

1 death and 539 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 1 additional death among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 4,667 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 539 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 235,078 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Monday), 331 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 70 are in ICU. There have been 19 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Friday (26 March), there have been 786,569 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 567,023 people have received their first dose
• 219,546 people have received their second dose

28 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Sunday 28 March

13 deaths and 604 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 13 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 12 of the deaths occurred in March and 1 is under investigation
• there have been 4,666 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 604 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 234,541 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today, 322 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 66 are in ICU. There have been 18 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Thursday (25 March), there have been 760,168 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 548,945 people have received their first dose
• 211,223 people have received their second dose

27 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Saturday 27 March

2 deaths and 624 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 2 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. The deaths reported today occurred in March
• there have been 4,653 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 624 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 233,937 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Saturday), 304 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 64 are in ICU. There have been 21 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Wednesday (24 March), there have been 732,678 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 529,984 people have received their first dose
• 202,694 people have received their second dose

26 March

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Friday 26 March

20 deaths and 584 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 20 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. Of the deaths reported today, 11 occurred in March, 3 in February and 6 in January
• there have been 4,651 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 584 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 233,327 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Friday), 317 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 67 are in ICU. There have been 25 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

See the results of the latest Social Activity Measure behavioural study.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Tuesday (23 March), there have been 709,348 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 515,800 people have received their first dose
• 193,548 people have received their second dose

25 March

The latest news as of 7pm on Thursday 25 March

3 deaths and 606 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 3 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. Of the deaths reported today, 2 occurred in March and 1 in February
• there have been 4,631 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 606 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 232,758 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Thursday), 312 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 75 are in ICU. There have been 24 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

See today's update on COVID-19 vaccine deliveries.

See the slides from today's press briefing.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Monday (22 March), there have been 690,449 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 503,796 people have received their first dose
• 186,653 people have received their second dose

24 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Wednesday 24 March

18 deaths and 683 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 18 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. Of the deaths reported today, 6 occurred in March, 7 in February and 5 in January
• there have been 4,628 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 683 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 232,164 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Wednesday), 329 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 76 are in ICU. There have been 18 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Sunday (21 March), there have been 680,015 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 495,824 people have received their first dose
• 184,191 people have received their second dose

23 March

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Tuesday 23 March

24 deaths and 371 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 24 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 12 deaths occurred in March, 10 in February and 2 in January
• there have been 4,610 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 371 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 231,484 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Tuesday), 357 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 76 are in ICU. There have been 25 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Saturday (20 March), there have been 675,946 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 492,106 people have received their first dose
• 183,840 people have received their second dose

22 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Monday 22 March

1 death and 520 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 1 additional death among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 4,588 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 520 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 231,119 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Monday), 359 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 81 are in ICU. There have been 14 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

See the slides from today's press briefing.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Friday (19 March), there have been 668,529 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 487,466 people have received their first dose
• 181,063 people have received their second dose

21 March

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Sunday 21 March

2 deaths and 769 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 2 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. These 2 deaths occurred in March
• there have been 4,587 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 769 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 230,599 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Sunday), 360 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 82 are in ICU. There have been 19 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Thursday (18 March), there have been 654,251 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 478,725 people have received their first dose
• 175,526 people have received their second dose

20 March

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Saturday 20 March

9 deaths and 525 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 9 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 7 deaths occurred in March and 2 deaths in February
• there have been 4,585 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 525 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 229,831 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Saturday), 328 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 83 are in ICU. There have been 27 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Wednesday (17 March), there have been 639,586 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 468,328 people have received their first dose
• 171,258 people have received their second dose

19 March

The latest news as of 5.15pm on Friday 19 March

10 deaths and 507 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 10 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 9 deaths occurred in March and 1 date of death remains under investigation
• there have been 4,576 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 507 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 229,306 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Friday), 336 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 87 are in ICU. There have been 43 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

Latest update on vaccines:

As of last Tuesday (16 March), there have been 632,359 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 463,500 people have received their first dose
• 168,859 people have received their second dose

18 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Thursday 18 March

582 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has not been informed of any additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 4,566 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 582 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 228,796 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Thursday), 345 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 83 are in ICU. There have been 24 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full update from NPHET.

See the slides from today's press briefing.

Latest update on vaccines

As of last Monday (15 March), there have been 620,580 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 455,182 people have received their first dose
• 165,398 people have received their second dose

17 March

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Wednesday 17 March

17 deaths and 557 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 17 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 9 deaths occurred in March, 4 in February and 4 in January or earlier
• there have been 4,566 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 557 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 228,215 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Wednesday), 350 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 83 are in ICU. There have been 19 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

See today's full statement from NPHET.

See the latest update on COVID-19 vaccine deliveries.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Sunday (14 March), there have been 617,050 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 452,554 people have received their first dose
• 164,496 people have received their second dose

16 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Tuesday 16 March

18 deaths and 349 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 18 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 17 deaths occurred in March, and 1 in February
• there have been 4,552 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 349 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 227,663 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• As of 8am today (Tuesday), 355 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 88 are in ICU. There have been 36 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Saturday (13 March), there have been 615,934 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 451,589 people have received their first dose
• 164,345 people have received their second dose

15 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Monday 15 March

575 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has not been informed of any additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 4,534 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 575 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 227,316 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Monday), 360 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 85 are in ICU. There have been 25 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

View the Amárach research data.

View the slides from the NPHET press briefing.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Friday (12 March), there have been 606,904 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 443,092 people have received their first dose
• 163,812 people have received their second dose

14 March

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Sunday 14 March

384 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has not been informed of any additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 4,534 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 384 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 226,741 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Sunday), 349 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 86 are in ICU. There have been 17 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Thursday (11 March), there have been 589,512 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 426,819 people have received their first dose
• 162,693 people have received their second dose

13 March

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Saturday 13 March

16 deaths and 543 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 16 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 3 deaths occurred in March, 12 in February, and 1 in January
• there have been 4,534 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 543 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 226,358 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Saturday), 340 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 85 are in ICU. There have been 15 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Wednesday (10 March), there have been 570,391 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 409,662 people have received their first dose
• 160,729 people have received their second dose

12 March

The latest news as of 6.15pm on Friday 12 March

10 deaths and 646 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 10 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 4 of these deaths occurred in March, 1 occurred in February, 1 occurred in January and 4 deaths are under investigation
• there have been 4,518 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 646 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 225,820 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Friday), 344 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 87 are in ICU. There have been 16 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Tuesday (9 March), there have been 553,161 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 396,089 people have received their first dose
• 157,072 people have received their second dose

11 March

The latest news as of 6.30pm on Thursday 11 March

10 deaths and 592 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 10 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 8 of these deaths occurred in March, 1 occurred in February and 1 occurred in January
• there have been 4,509 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 592 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 225,179 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Thursday), 359 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 87 are in ICU. There have been 32 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

View the slides from the NPHET press briefing.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Monday (8 March), there have been 536,617 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 382,528 people have received their first dose
• 154,089 people have received their second dose

10 March

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Wednesday 10 March

47 deaths and 631 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 47 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 14 of these deaths occurred in March, 18 occurred in February and 15 occurred in January
• there have been 4,499 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 631 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 224,588 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Wednesday), 370 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 92 are in ICU. There have been 31 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Sunday (7 March), there have been 525,768 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 375,521 people have received their first dose
• 150,247 people have received their second dose

9 March

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Tuesday 9 March

30 deaths and 311 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 30 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 12 deaths occurred in March, 13 in February, 4 in January and 1 is under investigation
• there have been 4,452 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 311 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 223,957 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Tuesday), 397 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 95 are in ICU. There have been 24 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Saturday (6 March), there have been 523,069 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 373,149 people have received their first dose
• 149,920 people have received their second dose

8 March

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Monday 8 March

437 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has not been informed of any additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 4,422 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 437 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 223,651 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Monday), 418 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 103 are in ICU. 20 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

View the Amárach research data.

View the slides from the NPHET press briefing.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Friday (5 March), there have been 513,322 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 363,601 people have received their first dose
• 149,721 people have received their second dose

7 March

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Sunday 7 March

3 deaths and 525 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 3 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 1 death occurred in March and 1 in January. There is 1 death where the date of death is under investigation
• there have now been 4,422 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 525 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 223,219 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Sunday), 423 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 103 are in ICU. There have been 14 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Thursday (4 March), there have been 493,873 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 346,256 people have received their first dose
• 147,617 people have received their second dose

6 March

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Saturday 6 March

14 deaths and 539 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 14 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 9 deaths occurred in March, 1 occurred in February and 4 in January or earlier
• there have now been 4,419 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 539 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 222,699 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Saturday), 414 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 101 are in ICU. There have been 22 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Wednesday (3 March), there have been 474,645 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 328,598 people have received their first dose
• 146,047 people have received their second dose

5 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Friday 5 March

9 deaths and 522 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 9 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 4 deaths occurred in March, 3 occurred in February and 1 in January. There is 1 death where the date of death is under investigation
• there have now been 4,405 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 522 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 222,169 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Friday), 426 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 102 are in ICU. There have been 34 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Tuesday (2 March), there have been 460,637 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 316,056 people have received their first dose
• 144,581 people have received their second dose

4 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Thursday 4 March

39 deaths and 462 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 39 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 10 deaths occurred in March, 12 occurred in February, 13 in January and 3 earlier than this. There is 1 death where the date of death is under investigation
• there have now been 4,396 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 462 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 221,649 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Thursday), 460 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 107 are in ICU. There have been 26 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Monday (1 March), there have been 446,474 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 303,550 people have received their first dose
• 142,924 people have received their second dose

3 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Wednesday 3 March

25 deaths and 566 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 25 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 5 deaths occurred in March, 13 occurred in February and 6 in occurred January or earlier. There is 1 death where the date of death is under investigation
• there have now been 4,357 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 566 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 221,189 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Wednesday), 489 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 114 are in ICU. There have been 29 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Sunday (28 February), there have been 439,782 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 297,899 people have received their first dose
• 141,883 people have received their second dose

2 March

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Tuesday 2 March

14 deaths and 359 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 14 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 3 deaths occurred in March, 10 in February and 1 in November
• there have now been 4,333 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 359 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 220,630 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Tuesday), 498 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 116 are in ICU. There have been 28 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Saturday (27 February), there have been 435,895 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 294,550 people have received their first dose
• 141,345 people have received their second dose

1 March

The latest news as of 6pm on Monday 1 March

1 death and 687 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 1 additional death among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. This death occurred in January
• there have now been 4,319 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 687 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 220,273 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Monday), 540 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 120 are in ICU. There have been 14 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Friday (26 February), there have been 426,070 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 285,780 people have received their first dose
• 140,290 people have received their second dose

28 February

The latest news as of 5.15pm on Sunday 28 February

6 deaths and 612 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 6 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. All of these deaths occurred in February
• there have now been 4,319 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 612 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 219,592 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Sunday), 554 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 133 are in ICU. There have been 19 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Thursday (25 February), there have been 409,529 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 271,594 people have received their first dose
• 137,935 people have received their second dose

27 February

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Saturday 27 February

13 deaths and 738 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 13 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 10 of these deaths occurred in February, 1 occurred in January, 1 occurred in October and 1 date of death remains under investigation
• there have now been 4,313 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 738 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 218,980 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Saturday), 550 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 135 are in ICU. There have been 27 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Wednesday (24 February), there have been 391,355 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 254,948 people have received their first dose
• 136,407 people have received their second dose

26 February

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Friday 26 February

29 deaths and 776 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 29 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 17 of these deaths occurred in February and 12 occurred in January
• there have now been 4,300 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 776 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 218,251 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Friday), 574 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 136 are in ICU. There have been 24 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Tuesday (23 February), there have been 373,280 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 238,841 people have received their first dose
• 134,439 people have received their second dose

25 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Thursday 25 February

35 deaths and 613 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 35 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 21 of these deaths occurred in February, 12 occurred in January, 1 in November, while 1 further death is under investigation
• there have now been 4,271 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 613 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 217,478 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Thursday), 591 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 138 are in ICU. There have been 20 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

View today's slides from the NPHET press briefing.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Monday (22 February), there have been 359,616 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 226,291 people have received their first dose
• 133,325 people have received their second dose

24 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Wednesday 24 February

56 deaths and 574 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 56 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 31 of these deaths occurred in February, 13 in January, 3 in December or before and 9 cases are still under investigation
• there have now been 4,237 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 574 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 216,870 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Wednesday), 652 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 137 are in ICU. There were 35 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Sunday (21 February), there have been 353,971 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 222,073 people have received their first dose
• 131,898 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

23 February

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Tuesday 23 February

45 deaths and 575 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 45 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 41 of these deaths occurred in February and 4 in January
• there have now been 4,181 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 575 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 216,300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Tuesday), 693 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 150 are in ICU. There have been 37 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Saturday (20 February), there have been 350,322 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 219,899 people have received their first dose
• 130,423 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

22 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Monday 22 February

1 death and 686 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 1 additional death among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have now been 4,137 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 686 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 215,743 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Monday), 726 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 156 are in ICU. There have been 33 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Friday (19 February), there have been 340,704 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 214,384 people have received their first dose
• 126,320 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

21 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Sunday 21 February

1 death and 679 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 1 additional death among people with COVID-19 in Ireland.
• there have now been 4,136 deaths of people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• 679 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 215,057 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Sunday), 744 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 148 are in ICU. There have been 45 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of last Thursday (18 February), there have been 326,475 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 205,955 people have received their first dose
• 120,520 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

20 February

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Saturday 20 February

26 deaths and 988 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 26 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 24 of these deaths occurred in February, 1 in January and 1 in October
• there have been 4,135 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 988 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 214,378 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today, 719 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 149 are in ICU. There have been 36 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of Wednesday 17 February, there have been 310,900 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 197,609 people have received their first dose
• 113,291 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

19 February

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Friday 19 February

28 deaths and 763 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 28 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 27 of these deaths occurred in February and 1 occurred in January
• there have been 4,109 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 763 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 213,400 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• As of 8am today (Friday), 754 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 151 are in ICU. There have been 46 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

View today's statement from NPHET on the detection of the P1 variant in Ireland.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of Tuesday 16 February, there have been 293,752 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 187,893 people have received their first dose
• 105,859 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

18 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Thursday 18 February

47 deaths and 901 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 47 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 44 of these deaths occurred in February, 2 occurred in January and 1 in December
• there have been 4,082 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 901 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 212,647 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Thursday), 771 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 151 are in ICU. There have been 48 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of Monday 15 February, there have been 280,581 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 182,193 people have received their first dose
• 98,388 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

17 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Wednesday 17 February

57 deaths and 650 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 57 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 34 of these deaths occurred in February, 21 in January, 1 in December and 1 in November
• there have been 4,036 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 650 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 211,751 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Wednesday), 831 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 154 are in ICU. There have been 49 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of Sunday 14 February, there have been 271,942 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 180,192 people have received their first dose
• 91,750 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

16 February

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Tuesday 16 February

33 deaths and 744 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 33 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 31 of these deaths occurred in February and 2 in January
• there have been 3,980 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 744 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 211,113 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Tuesday), 861 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 159 are in ICU. There have been 51 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of Saturday 13 February, there have been 268,551 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 176,926 people have received their first dose
• 91,625 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

15 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Monday 15 February

821 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has not been informed of any additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 3,948 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 821 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 210,402 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Monday), 916 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 157 are in ICU. There have been 40 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

See Ireland's list of COVID-19 vaccination centres.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of Friday 12 February, there have been 265,237 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 175,238 people have received their first dose
• 89,999 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

14 February

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Sunday 14 February

17 deaths and 788 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 17 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 15 of these deaths occurred in February, 1 in December and 1 is still being investigated
• there have been 3,948 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 7,88 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 209,582 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Sunday), 899 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 160 are in ICU. There have been 34 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of Thursday 11 February, there have been 261,073 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 171,239 people have received their first dose
• 89,834 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

13 February

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Saturday 13 February

66 deaths and 1,078 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 66 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 41 of these deaths occurred in February, 8 in January, 7 in December and 9 in November (1 date is still being investigated)
• there have been 3,931 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,078 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 208,796 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Saturday), 898 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 171 are in ICU. There have been 44 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of Wednesday 10 February, there have been 256,681 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 166,863 people have received their first dose
• 89,818 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

12 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Friday 12 February

23 deaths and 921 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 23 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 21 of these deaths occurred in February and two occurred in January
• there have been 3,865 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 921 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 207,720 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Friday), 959 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 173 are in ICU. There have been 53 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of 9 February, there have been 248,284 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 158,904 people have received their first dose
• 89,380 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

11 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Thursday 11 February

52 deaths and 866 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 52 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 33 of these deaths occurred in February, 12 occurred in January, 6 in December or earlier and 1 is still under investigation
• there have been 3,846 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 866 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 206,801 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Thursday), 984 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 172 are in ICU. There have been 44 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of 8 February, there have been 243,353 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 154,900 people have received their first dose
• 88,453 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

10 February

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Wednesday 10 February

54 deaths and 1,006 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 54 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 45 of these deaths occurred in February, 5 occurred in January and 4 are still under investigation
• there have been 3,794 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,006 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 205,939 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Wednesday), 1,032 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 173 are in ICU. There have been 40 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of 7 February, there have been 240,487 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 153,654 people have received their first dose
• 86,833 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

9 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Tuesday 9 February

68 deaths and 556 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 68 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 50 of these deaths occurred in February, 15 occurred in January and 2 in December. There is 1 death where the date of death is under investigation
• there have been 3,752 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 556 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 204,940 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Tuesday), 1,104 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 182 are in ICU. There have been 54 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of 6 February, there have been 236,996 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland:

• 152,652 people have received their first dose
• 84,344 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

8 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Monday 8 February

6 deaths and 829 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 6 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 5 of these deaths occurred in February, and 1 occurred in January
• there have been 3,687 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 829 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 204,397 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 8am today (Monday), 1,212 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 176 are in ICU. There have been 39 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

Numbers of people vaccinated:

As of 5 February, 230,766 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Ireland:

• 151,212 people have received their first dose
• 79,554 people have received their second dose

More information is available in the COVID-19 data hub.

7 February

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Sunday 7 February

12 deaths and 1,024 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 12 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. All 12 of these deaths occurred in February
• there have been 3,686 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,024 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 203,568 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Sunday), 1,204 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 178 are in ICU. There have been 35 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

6 February

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Saturday 6 February

55 deaths and 827 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 55 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 36 of these deaths occurred in February, 18 of these in occurred in January, and the date of 1 death remains under investigation
• there have been 3,674 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 827 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 202,548 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Saturday), 1,177 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 177 are in ICU. There have been 29 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

5 February

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Friday 5 February

35 deaths and 1,047 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 35 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 29 of these deaths occurred in February and 6 occurred in January
• there have been 3,621 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,047 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 201,763 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Friday), 1,221 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 181 are in ICU. There have been 51 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

4 February

The latest news as of 6.15pm on Thursday 4 February

75 deaths and 1,318 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 75 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 46 of these deaths occurred in February, 27 occurred in January, and 2 earlier
• there have been 3,586 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,318 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 200,744 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Thursday), 1,284 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 188 are in ICU. There have been 74 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

3 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Wednesday 3 February

94 deaths and 1,013 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 94 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 47 of these deaths occurred in February, 44 occurred in January, 2 in December and 1 in November
• there have been 3,512 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,013 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 199,430 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Wednesday), 1,334 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 203 are in ICU. There have been 66 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

2 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Tuesday 2 February

101 deaths and 879 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 101 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 83 of these deaths occurred in January and 18 occurred in February
• there have been 3,418 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 879 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 198,424 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Tuesday), 1,388 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 207 are in ICU. There have been 45 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

1 February

The latest news as of 6pm on Monday 1 February

10 deaths and 1,062 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 10 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. All 10 deaths occurred in January
• there have been 3,317 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,062 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 197,553 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Monday), 1,436 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 207 are in ICU. There have been 38 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

31 January

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Sunday 31 January

15 deaths and 1,247 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 15 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. All 15 deaths occurred in January
• there have been 3,307 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,247 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 196,547 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Sunday), 1,516 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 211 are in ICU. There have been 39 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

30 January

The latest news as of 6pm on Saturday 30 January

79 deaths and 1,414 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 79 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 78 of these deaths occurred in January
• there have been 3,292 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,414 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 195,303 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Saturday), 1,492 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 211 are in ICU. There have been 55 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

29 January

The latest news as of 6pm on Friday 29 January

48 deaths and 1,254 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 48 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 45 of these deaths occurred in January
• there have been 3,214 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,254 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 193,892 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Friday), 1,518 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 211 are in ICU. There have been 51 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

28 January

The latest news as of 6.15pm on Thursday 28 January

47 deaths and 1,466 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 47 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 46 of these deaths occurred in January
• there have been 3,167 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,466 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 192,645 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Thursday), 1,567 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 216 are in ICU. There have been 69 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's statement from NPHET.

27 January

The latest news as of 6.30pm on Wednesday 27 January

54 deaths and 1,335 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 54 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 50 of these deaths occurred in January
• there have been 3,120 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,335 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 191,182 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Wednesday), 1,670 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 217 are in ICU. There have been 81 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

26 January

The latest news as of 6.30pm on Tuesday 26 January

90 deaths and 928 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 90 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 89 of these deaths occurred in January, and there is one death where the date of death is under investigation
• there have been 3,066 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 928 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 189,851 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Tuesday), 1,750 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 216 are in ICU. There have been 65 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

View today's full statement on the extension of Level 5 restrictions and introduction of measures for international travel.

25 January

The latest news as of 6.45pm on Monday 25 January

7 deaths and 1,372 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 7 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. All of these deaths occurred in January
• there have been 2,977 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,372 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 188,923 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Monday), 1,905 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 219 are in ICU. There have been 58 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

View today's update on the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.

24 January

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Sunday 24 January

23 deaths and 1,378 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 23 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. All 23 of these deaths occurred in January
• there have been 2,970 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,378 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 187,554 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Sunday), 1,931 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 218 are in ICU. There have been 44 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View today's full statement from NPHET.

23 January

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Saturday 23 January

77 deaths and 1,910 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 77 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 76 of these deaths occurred in January, and 1 death occurred in December 2020
• there have been 2,947 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,910 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 186,184 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Saturday), 1,892 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 217 are in ICU. There have been 59 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

Read today's full statement from NPHET.

22 January

The latest news as of 6.15pm on Friday 22 January

52 deaths and 2,371 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 52 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 50 of these deaths occurred in January, and there are 2 deaths where the date of death is under investigation
• there have been 2,870 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 2,371 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 184,279 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Friday), 1,931 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 219 are in ICU. There have been 78 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View the full statement from NPHET.

21 January

The latest news as of 6pm on Thursday 21 January

51 deaths and 2,608 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 51 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 49 of these deaths occurred in January
• there have been 2,818 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 2,608 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 181,922 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Thursday), 1,943 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 214 are in ICU. There have been 105 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View the full statement from NPHET.

20 January

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Wednesday 20 January

61 deaths and 2,488 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 61 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. Of the deaths reported today, 58 deaths occurred in January. There are 3 deaths where the date of death is under investigation
• there have been 2,768 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 2,488 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 179,324 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Wednesday), 1,923 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 210 were in ICU at 11am. There have been 85 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View the full statement from NPHET.

19 January

The latest news as of 6pm on Tuesday 19 January

93 deaths and 2,001 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 93 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. Of the deaths reported today, 3 deaths occurred in December and 89 occurred in January. There is 1 death where the date of death is still under investigation
• there have been 2,708 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 2,001 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 176,839 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Tuesday), 1,949 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 202 were in ICU at 11am. There have been 100 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View the full statement from NPHET.

18 January

The latest news as of 6pm on Monday 18 January

8 deaths and 2,121 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 8 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. All 8 of these deaths occurred in January
• there have been 2,616 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 2,121 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 174,843 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Monday), 1,975 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 200 are in ICU. There have been 102 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View the full statement from NPHET.

17 January

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Sunday 17 January

13 deaths and 2,944 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 13 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. All 13 of these deaths occurred in January
• there have been 2,608 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 2,944 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 172,726 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Sunday), 1,928 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised of which 195 are in ICU. There have been 68 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View the full statement from NPHET.

16 January

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Saturday 16 January

60 deaths and 3,231 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 60 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. Of these, 59 deaths occurred in January 2021 and 1 death occurred in December 2020
• there have been 2,595 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 3,231 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 169,780 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Saturday), 1,854 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised of which 191 are in ICU. There have been 119 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View the full statement from NPHET.

15 January

The latest news as of 5.30pm on Friday 15 January

50 deaths and 3,498 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 50 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. All of these deaths occurred in January 2021
• there have been 2,536 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 3,498 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 166,548 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Friday), 1,850 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised of which 184 are in ICU. There have been 118 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

View the full statement from NPHET.

14 January

The latest news as of 6pm on Thursday 14 January

28 deaths and 3,955 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 28 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 26 of these deaths occurred in January 2021. The date of death for 2 reported deaths remains under investigation
• there have been 2,488 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 3,955 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 163,057 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Thursday), 1,789 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 169 are in ICU. There have been 154 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases

13 January

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Wednesday 13 January

63 deaths and 3,569 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 63 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 5 of these deaths occurred in November 2020, 1 of these deaths occurred in December 2020, and the remaining 56 occurred in January 2021. The date of death for one reported death remains under investigation
• there have been 2,460 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 3,569 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 159,144 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Wednesday), 1,770 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 172 are in ICU. There have been 133 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

12 January

The latest news as of 6pm on Tuesday 12 January

46 deaths and 3,086 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 46 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 2 of these deaths occurred in December 2020, and the remaining 44 occurred in January 2021
• there have been 2,397 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 3,086 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 155,591 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Tuesday), 1,692 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 158 are in ICU. There have been 128 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

11 January

The latest news as of 6pm on Monday 11 January

8 deaths and 4,929 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 8 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 2,352 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 4,929 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 152,539 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Monday), 1,582 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 146 are in ICU. There have been 156 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

10 January

The latest news as of 5.15pm on Sunday 10 January

8 deaths and 6,888 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 8 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 2,344 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 6,888 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 147,613 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Sunday), 1,452 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 125 are in ICU. There have been 100 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

9 January

The latest news as of 5.15pm on Saturday 9 January

9 deaths and 4,842 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 9 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 2,336 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 4,842 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 140,727 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Saturday), 1,293 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 119 are in ICU. There have been 102 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

8 January

The latest news as of 6.30pm on Friday 8 January

20 deaths and 8,248 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 20 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 2,327 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 8,248 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 135,884 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Friday), 1,180 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 109 are in ICU. There have been 116 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

7 January

The latest news as of 7.15pm on Thursday 7 January

10 deaths and 6,521 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 10 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 2,307 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 6,521 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 127,657 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Thursday), 1,043 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 96 are in ICU. There have been 99 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

6 January

The latest news as of 6pm on Wednesday 6 January

17 deaths and 7,836 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 17 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 2,299 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 7,836 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 121,154 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Wednesday), 954 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 88 are in ICU. There have been 105 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

5 January

The latest news as of 6pm on Tuesday 5 January

17 deaths and 5,325 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 17 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland. 16 of today’s reported deaths occurred in January
• there have been 2,282 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 5,325 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 113,322 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Tuesday), 840 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 76 are in ICU. There have been 102 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

4 January

The latest news as of 6.20pm on Monday 4 January

6 deaths and 6,110 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 6 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 2,265 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 6,110 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 107,997 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Monday), 776 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 70 are in ICU. There have been 92 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

3 January

The latest news as of 5.45pm on Sunday 3 January

7 deaths and 4,962 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 7 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 2,259 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 4,962 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 101,887 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Sunday), 685 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 62 are in ICU. There have been 96 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

2 January

The latest news as of 6.15pm on Saturday 2 January

4 deaths and 3,394 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 4 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 2,252 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 3,394 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed
• there have now been 96,926 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Saturday), 607 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 56 are in ICU. There have been 71 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.

1 January

The latest news as of 6.45pm on Friday 1 January

11 deaths and 1,754 cases confirmed:

• the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been informed of 11 additional deaths among people with COVID-19 in Ireland
• there have been 2,248 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland
• 1,754 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the last 24 hours
• there have now been 93,552 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland
• as of 2pm today (Friday), 504 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 47 are in ICU. There have been 46 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours

You can view the full statement from NPHET here, as well as more data and a county-by-county breakdown of cases.