Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Friday 6 March
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Foilsithe
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Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has this evening been informed of five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland:
There are now 18 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
The HSE is working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients may have had, to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer with the Department of Health, said:
“We ask that no organisation, school or health service provider acts unilaterally. We need to respond to the threat of COVID-19 in unison, following the advice of Public Health.”
Liam Woods, HSE Director of Acute Operations, said:
“Healthcare workers are at the frontline of this virus outbreak. The Department of Health and the HSE are equally dedicated to protecting and supporting this vital group of people.”
Dr. Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said:
“The past number of weeks have been challenging for everyone in our healthcare system. This challenge is going escalate as the number of cases here rise.
“We must prioritise the protection of our frontline healthcare staff and as part of this the National Public Health Emergency Team has established a sub-group to identify and implement appropriate measures to protect them.”
The general public is advised to follow advice from the HSE and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre to protect their health.
Any person who has travelled from an affected region in the last 14 days, or who has come in contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days, and is concerned that they may have symptoms of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) should immediately isolate themselves from others and phone their GP.
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The National Public Health Emergency Team case definition includes Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Iran and four regions in northern Italy (Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and Piedmont) alongside mainland China.
It can take up to 14 days for symptoms of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) to show.
Symptoms may include:
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) can also cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
Things you can do to protect yourself from getting Covid-19 (Coronavirus) include:
Wash your hands properly and regularly with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub: