Ireland's coronavirus death toll has jumped by nearly a third in one day with ten further fatalities bringing the total to 46. There are now 2,615 confirmed cases in the country after a daily increase of 200. Ireland's coronavirus death toll has jumped by a third in one day with ten further fatalities bringing the total to 46. The new centres are part of a ramping-up of preparations across the healthcare sector in Ireland for the anticipated surge in cases. By utilising private hospital facilities and securing additional equipment, the HSE is set to double the number of critical care beds from 250 to 500.

Source: Daily Mail March 29, 2020 18:35 UTC