With deaths in nursing homes accounting for almost half of all coronavirus deaths, Dr Holohan said testing for the disease is to be extended to nursing homes beyond those where outbreaks have been reported. NPHET last night reported 41 deaths of patients diagnosed with Covid-19, the highest daily total so far. The median age of the deaths reported was 85, and 31 of the patients were reported as having underlying health conditions. There have now been a total of 406 coronavirus-related deaths in the Republic, while the total number of cases now stands at 11,479. Of the 406 deaths so far, 222 are associated with residential settings, including 187 in nursing homes.

Source: The Irish Times April 15, 2020 01:17 UTC