COVID-19 Update – Wednesday 28th October

⚠️ 6 people have died. May they rest in peace.

⚠️ There has now been a total of 1,896 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

⚠️ There have been a further 675 cases.

⚠️ There is a total of 59,434 confirmed cases.

⚠️ Of the cases notified today:

• 309 are men / 364 are women
• 65% are under 45 years of age
• The median age is 35 years old
• 199 in Dublin, 104 in Cork, 67 in Meath, 50 in Limerick, 41 in Kildare and the remaining 214 cases are spread across another 20 counties.

⚠️ As of 2pm today 328 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 41 are in ICU. 19 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours.

⚠️ Stay safe. Protect each other.

Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer has, tonight, said:

“Everyone must be aware of the actions they should take if they have symptoms or are awaiting a test or if they are a contact of a confirmed case.

“If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you must self isolate and phone your GP for further advice.

“If you have been referred for a test or are awaiting a test result, you must self isolate.

“If you are a confirmed case of COVID-19 you must self isolate for 10 days.

“If you are identified or have identified yourself as a close contact of a confirmed case, you must restrict your movements.

“Stay informed on the public health advice around COVID-19 and be prepared to protect yourself and those around you.”