There were 1,095 new cases and five further deaths reported in the State by the National Public Health Emergency (Nphet) team on Wednesday. This is the highest number of new confirmed cases in a day, as the previous high of 1515 on April 10th included a large backlog from Germany laboratories. As of 2pm today 232 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 30 are in ICU. Stop meeting up in groups, stop socialising, stop organising play dates, parties and other social activities. Stop meeting up in groups, stop socialising, stop organising play dates, parties and other social activities.

Source: The Irish Times October 14, 2020 17:10 UTC