Coronavirus: 13 more deaths and 402 new cases in Ireland confirmed
HEALTH OFFICIALS HAVE confirmed a further 13 deaths from the Covid-19 virus in Ireland along with a further 402 new cases.
Of the 13 new reported deaths, 10 patients were reported as having underlying conditions. Four of the patients were female, and nine were male.
Members of the National Public Health Emergency Team announced the latest figures from the Department of Health this evening.
It brings to 98 the number of deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland. The median age of deaths in Ireland is 82.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases now stands at 3,849.
Earlier today, the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland also announced six more deaths, bringing that total to 36, as well as confirming a further 85 new cases.
It brings the total in the North to 774.
Globally, the total number of cases is edging towards one million, with around 46,000 deaths.
The US has become the worst affected country in the world with more than 215,000 confirmed cases, according to the Johns Hopkins University.