A further 74 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on Wednesday night. Dublin had the highest number of cases, with 129 cases, followed by Cork (48) and Limerick (14). Figures released on Wednesday evening showed that six new cases have been confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 68. The Government on Tuesday said it would recruit everyone available with qualifications for roles in the health service during the current crisis. The health service is continuing to struggle following a large surge in people referred for testing for the coronavirus.

Source: The Irish Times March 18, 2020 09:11 UTC