The positivity rate for the virus is now at 3.9 per cent over the last seven days, according to the Government’s data hub. Despite the fall in hospital numbers, the National Public Health Emergency Team on Friday evening reported seven further deaths from Covid-19 and 482 new cases. This brings to 67,099 the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the pandemic began, while the death toll climbs to 1,972. The second highest rate was also in Co Donegal, in Letterkenny, which had a rate of 409.5 cases per 100,000. However, Mr Martin said people would not be “going on the lash” or to Christmas parties, when Ireland emerged from lockdown next month.

Source: The Irish Times November 14, 2020 12:31 UTC