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People urged not to leave their homes
The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and Minister for Health, Simon Harris, have issued strict guidelines for people to stay at home from midnight tonight (Friday).
The main rule is to STAY AT HOME. The only times you can leave your home are:
3 deaths and 302 cases confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that an additional three patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died. One person in the north-west of the country and two females in the east.
There have now been 22 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 302 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
There are now 2,121 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
See an analysis of the 1,639 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of 25 March 2020.
10 deaths and 255 cases confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 10 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 have died. There have now been 19 COVID-19-related deaths in Ireland. Of those deaths, 13 were males and 6 females. The median age was 79.
There were 255 additional cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ireland. There are now 1,819 cases of COVID 19 in Ireland.
See an analysis of the 1,383 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of 24 March 2020.
2 deaths and 235 cases confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 2 patients diagnosed with COVID-49 have died. Both patients were in the east of the country.
There have now been 9 COVID-19-related deaths in Ireland.
There have also been an additional 235 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ireland. There are now 1564 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
See an analysis of the 1,146 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of 23 March 2020.
1 death and 204 cases confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland has died. The patient is a male and in the east of the country, with an underlying health condition.
There have now been 7 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
There have also been 204 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ireland today. There are now 1,329 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
See an analysis of the 965 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of 22 March 2020.
People urged to stay at home where possible
The government has today updated the public health guidelines.
It includes measures such as:
Government announces new COVID-19 Income Support Scheme
The government has announced a National COVID-19 Income Support Scheme.
This will provide financial support to Irish workers and companies affected by the crisis.
Measures include:
2 deaths and 219 new cases confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 2 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died. Both patients are male and in the east of the country. There have now been 6 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
There were 219 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, as at 1pm, Monday 23 March.
There are now 1125 cases in Ireland.
See an analysis of the 836 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of 21 March 2020.
4th death and 121 new cases confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed that a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland has died.
There have now been 4 deaths associated with COVID-19 in Ireland.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 121 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
There are now 906 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
See an analysis of the 712 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of 20 March 2020.
102 new confirmed cases
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 102 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
There are now 785 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
See an analysis of the 584 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of 19 March 2020.
126 new confirmed cases
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 126 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
There are now 683 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
See an analysis of the 438 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of 18 March 2020.
3rd death and 191 new cases confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed that a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland has died.
There have now been 3 deaths associated with COVID-19 in Ireland.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 191 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of midday Thursday, 19 March.
There are now 557 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
See an analysis of the 350 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of 17 March 2020.
74 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 74 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
The cases are made up of 29 females and 45 males.
There have been 2 deaths associated with COVID-19 in Ireland.
There are now 366 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
See an analysis of the 271 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of 16 March 2020.
Government announces major new financial measures to help people cope with COVID-19
The Minister for Finance, Paschal Dohohue, today announced measures to help people deal with the financial strain of COVID-19.
These measures include:
69 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 69 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland - 29 males and 40 females.
There have been 2 deaths associated with COVID-19 in Ireland.
There are now 292 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
54 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed
The HPSC has been informed of 54 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
The new cases are made up of 30 males and 24 females:
There have been 2 deaths associated with COVID-19 in Ireland. There are now 223 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
40 new COVID-19 cases confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed of 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland:
There are now 169 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
All pubs advised to close until 29 March
The government has advised that all pubs should close until 29 March. It is also advised that people avoid having house parties in the interest of social distancing.
Second COVID-19 death and 39 new cases confirmed
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland has died. There have now been 2 deaths associated with COVID-19 in Ireland.
The HPSC has also been informed of 39 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. 29 males and 10 females are confirmed.
Of today's cases:
There are now 129 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
20 new cases confirmed bringing total to 90
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland:
There are now 90 cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
27 new cases confirmed bringing total to 70
27 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed.
The new cases are made up of:
The total number of cases in Ireland is 70.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The National Public Health Emergency Team met last night (Wednesday 11 March) to review latest evidence of the spread of COVID-19.
NPHET has made a recommendation that Ireland move to Delay Phase.
Statement by the Taoiseach
The following measures will come into effect from tomorrow until 29 March:
Where it is possible to work remotely people should do so. Public transport will continue and shops will continue to remain open.
Mr Varadkar said we need the public and businesses to take a sensible approach.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland has passed away.
This is the first recorded death relating to COVID-19 reported in Ireland.
The HPSC has also been informed of 9 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland:
There are now 43 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed of 10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland:
There are now 34 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed of 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland:
There are now 24 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
St Patrick's Festival cancelled as government announces new measures
Today saw the launch of major national actions agreed across government.
As well as announcing a range of new supports for health service, workers and business, it was also announced that the national St Patrick’s Festival will be cancelled.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has this evening been informed of two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland:
There are now 21 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland.
The case is a male in the east of Ireland associated with travel from northern Italy.
This brings the total number of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases to 19.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
5 new cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) have been confirmed. All 5 cases are linked to contact with patients who were diagnosed already or to travel.
This brings the total number of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases to 18.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has this evening been informed of 7 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland:
There are now 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has this evening been informed of four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland.
The patients are all associated with travel from the same affected area in Northern Italy.
There are two male and two female patients, from the western part of the country.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed of two confirmed cases of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Northern Ireland. Both patients are in isolation in Northern Ireland and are receiving treatment. One patient is associated with travel from an affected area in Northern Italy. The other patient is associated with close contact with a confirmed case in the UK.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
There has been a second confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland. The patient, a female in the eastern part of the country, travelled to Ireland from Northern Italy and is currently receiving appropriate medical care.
The patient was identified and tested in line with established protocols for the investigation of suspect cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) has today confirmed the risk of widespread sustained transmission of COVID-19 in the EU and UK in the coming weeks is moderate to high.
Ireland remains in a containment phase, with one confirmed case currently in isolation and contact tracing is underway.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
Contact Tracing of the confirmed COVID-19 case, in the East of Ireland, has identified and made contact with a secondary school. The principal, staff and parents of pupils of this school have been notified. Following risk assessment, all pupils and teachers are being treated as close contacts of the confirmed case. The school will close for the duration of the incubation period, which is 14 days.
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