Coronavirus: Three more deaths confirmed alongside 11 new cases
Three more deaths related to the coronavirus in Ireland have been announced.
The latest figures bring the total Covid-19 related deaths to 1,730.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) June 26, 2020
The @hpscireland has today been informed that a total of 3 people with #COVID19 has died.
There has now been a total of 1,730 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
The National Public Health Emergency Team have also said that there are 11 more confirmed cases of the virus.
There are now a total of 25,414 confirmed cases of the virus in Ireland.
Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “WHO analysis has shown the 7-day incidence of COVID-19 in Ireland to be among the lowest in the EU. And this is thanks to (the) collective efforts of everyone.
“However, we are witnessing new outbreaks across various countries as they ease restrictions and this reminds us of two things – the importance of adherence to public health guidelines as we ease restrictions here in Ireland and the importance of continuing to avoid all non-essential travel.”
Meanwhile, one further death was confirmed
