Coronavirus Ireland: Six further deaths and 411 new cases of Covid-19 as Nphet warn 'very marginal increase' of close social contacts will likely lead to 'significant fourth wave'
There have been six further deaths of people with Covid-19 and 411 new cases confirmed by the Department of Health this afternoon. Read MoreThe median age of those who died was 79 years and the age range was 49 - 87 years. Ireland’s R number is estimated to be between 1 and 1.3 with Professor Philip Nolan saying Ireland’s epidemiological situation has not changed much in the last ten to 14 days. This would lead to a further 80,000 cases of Covid-19 in the State by September, Prof Nolan said. Visit our Covid-19 vaccine dashboard for updates on the roll out of the vaccination program and the rate of Coronavirus cases Ireland Read MoreOnline Editors
Source: Irish Independent March 31, 2021 14:30 UTC
