Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Sunday 5 April
Foilsithe
An t-eolas is déanaí
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
Foilsithe
An t-eolas is déanaí
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 21 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died:
There have now been 158 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. The median age of deaths in Ireland is 81.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 390 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, as at 1pm, Sunday 5 April.
There are now 4,994 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
The HSE is now working 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, Department of Health, said:
"This past week has proven that the nation is working hard, together, by staying at home to flatten the curve.
"If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 you need to self-isolate and phone your GP. I ask that everyone inform themselves on what to do in the instance they develop symptoms, as well as how to maintain their health and wellbeing. Support and guidance is available on the Department of Health website and the HSE website.
Today’s data from HPSC, as of midnight, Friday 3rd April 2020 (4,443 cases), reveals:
You can see the latest data on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Dashboard.
ENDS
Total number of cases | 4443 | |
Total number hospitalised | 1203 | |
Total number admitted to ICU | 165 | |
Total number of deaths | 151 | |
Total number of healthcare workers | 1163 | |
Number clusters notified | 236 | |
Median age | 48 |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 3 April.
Gender | Number | % of Total |
Female | 2335 | 52.6 |
Male | 2072 | 46.6 |
Unknown | 36 | 0.8 |
Total | 4443 |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 3 April.
Age Group | Number | % of Total |
<1 | 11 | 0.2 |
1 - 4 | 32 | 0.3 |
5 - 14 | 35 | 0.8 |
15 - 24 | 270 | 6.1 |
25 - 34 | 748 | 16.8 |
35 - 44 | 808 | 18.2 |
45 - 54 | 830 | 18.7 |
55 - 64 | 647 | 14.6 |
65+ | 1070 | 24.1 |
Unknown | 11 | 0.2 |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 3 April.
Community transmission | 63% |
Close contact with confirmed case | 24% |
Travel Abroad | 13% |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 3 April.
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 local transmission.
Age range | Number of cases | Percentage of total |
<5 | 7 | 0.6 |
5 - 14 | 4 | 0.3 |
15 - 24 | 35 | 2.9 |
25 - 34 | 88 | 7.3 |
35 - 44 | 106 | 8.8 |
45 - 54 | 183 | 15.2 |
55 - 64 | 185 | 15.4 |
65+ | 593 | 49.3 |
Unknown | 2 | 0.2 |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 3 April.
Carlow | 12 | 0.3% |
Cavan | 76 | 1.7% |
Clare | 54 | 1.2% |
Cork | 343 | 7.7% |
Donegal | 81 | 1.8% |
Dublin | 2490 | 56% |
Galway | 108 | 2.4% |
Kerry | 85 | 1.9% |
Kildare | 152 | 3.4% |
Kilkenny | 73 | 1.6% |
Laois | 22 | 0.5% |
Leitrim | 13 | 0.3% |
Limerick | 128 | 2.9% |
Longford | 17 | 0.4% |
Louth | 64 | 1.4% |
Mayo | 78 | 1.8% |
Meath | 106 | 2.4% |
Monaghan | 23 | 0.5% |
Offaly | 64 | 1.4% |
Roscommon | 15 | 0.3% |
Sligo | 28 | 0.6% |
Tipperary | 128 | 2.7% |
Waterford | 46 | 1% |
Westmeath | 94 | 2.1% |
Wexford | 21 | 0.5% |
Wicklow | 132 | 2.8% |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Friday 3 April.
≤ means 'less than or equal to'.