There have been 10 further deaths and 646 more Covid-19 cases, the Department of Health confirmed today. The median age of those who died was 67 years and the age range was 41 - 83 years. This brings the total number of coronavirus-related fatalities to 4,518 and the total number of cases in the state so far to 225,820. Read MoreAs of 8am today, 344 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 87 are in ICU. Prof Nolan acknowledged that there is slippage in people adhering to public health guidance as “we get tired and lonely” during a prolonged period of restrictions.

Source: Irish Independent March 12, 2021 17:48 UTC