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Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan Sam Boal via RollingNews.ie

Coronavirus: 1,071 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The latest figures were released by the Department of Health today.

PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS have confirmed 1,071 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.

The Department of Health has reported that 101 patients with Covid-19 are in hospital today, including 20 people in ICU.

Yesterday, 1,179 cases of Covid-19 were reported, with 91 patients with the illness in hospital, 22 of whom are in intensive care. 

Data relating to the number of deaths associated with Covid-19, as well as case numbers by county, have been affected by the cyber attack on the HSE IT systems.

Today’s figures did not contain any information about whether there were any other deaths due to the virus. 

The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said: “While we continue to enjoy the good weather, we are unfortunately also continuing to see a rise in incidence of disease across all key indicators.

“Our 14-day incidence is now the highest it’s been since 24 February at 231/100,000. Our five-day average is 1,159 cases per day, the highest it’s been since 2 February.”

He said fully vaccinated people should “enjoy socialising and meeting with other vaccinated people indoors” along with following basic public health measures.

“If you are waiting to be fully vaccinated, then it is best to continue to socialise outdoors. Events like barbecues, meeting in a park or going to the beach can be enjoyed safely once we do our best to minimise the risks of transmission – only meet in small groups, wash or sanitise your hands regularly, don’t share utensils and wear a face mask where appropriate. If you are meeting indoors, ensure that the room is well ventilated.”

He said anyone who experiences symptoms including those of “seasonal cold and flu such as headache, sore throat, runny nose” should stay at home.

“This applies regardless of your vaccination status. Let your close contacts know how you feel, self-isolate and get tested. It can be tempting to defer getting a test but as soon as you experience symptoms, the best way to protect yourself and others is to arrange one straight away.”

Note: The Department of Health initially reported today’s case numbers as 1,017. The actual figure is 1,071 and this has since been corrected in the piece. 

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    Mute Aidan Boran
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    Feb 7th 2018, 11:13 PM

    best treatment is whiskey and sand.

    Massage one or two shots of whiskey, then add handful of sand to the scalp….

    nits get drunk and kill each other throwing stones…

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    Feb 7th 2018, 11:16 PM

    @Aidan Boran: Really? Must try that…but then why waste whisky?

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    Feb 8th 2018, 12:51 AM

    @Aidan Boran: May only apply to Irish Lice.

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    Feb 8th 2018, 3:31 PM

    @Aidan Boran: best laugh I’ve had in weeks. Thanks Aidan

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    Feb 7th 2018, 11:07 PM

    I might be nitpicking, but I don’t think you’re meant to smoke while you treat your children’s scalps. Lousy carry on.

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    Feb 8th 2018, 2:49 AM

    All done, just need a candle to read the small print…

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    Feb 7th 2018, 11:37 PM

    30 years ago this was an issue too.. although, 30 yesterday ago, head lice cream had plutonium in it.

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    Mute Boutros Boutros-Ghali
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    Feb 7th 2018, 11:42 PM

    @Peter Cavey: Lice cream and jelly

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    Feb 8th 2018, 6:53 AM

    @Peter Cavey: It just got rid of all the hair then? I guess that’s one way to be live free.

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    Feb 8th 2018, 6:18 AM

    “Is there anything you can prescribe doctor?” –Homer Simpson
    “Fire &lots of it.” – Dr Hibbert
    “Oh, that’s your cure for everything ” – Marge Simpson

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    Feb 7th 2018, 11:40 PM

    What are vegans thoughts on killing these little creatures…

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    Feb 7th 2018, 11:41 PM

    @: I think they go for clean hair, so they’re not typically a worry for vegans.

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    Feb 8th 2018, 7:46 AM

    @Boutros Boutros-Ghali: I’ve always heard that head lice love clean hair. Do vegans have clean hair in general? The ones I know don’t!

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    Feb 8th 2018, 2:11 PM

    We see what you did there – sneaky!

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    Feb 8th 2018, 8:33 AM

    I saw a girls hair go on fire in a church once. It was heavily lacquered and the fire took hold instantly. An unlikely but quick witted hero took off his jacket and threw it over her head smothering out the flames. But for him she would have been in serious trouble because the rest of us were just standing there mouths agape.

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    Feb 8th 2018, 11:10 AM

    I was at a bonfire once. Was deadly.

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    Feb 7th 2018, 11:07 PM

    Fecking fire flea’s ffs

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    Feb 8th 2018, 4:59 PM

    Tea tree oil the best treatment for them and its natural

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    Feb 7th 2018, 11:18 PM

    Well I think that’ll kill the little f***ers for sure

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