Press release
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Monday 31 August
From Department of Health
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From Department of Health
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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:
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
| 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 | 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 | 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.
| 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.
| 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.
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.