Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Sam Boal

Coronavirus: Eight deaths and 330 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Health officials confirmed the latest figures this evening.

A FURTHER EIGHT people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, health officials confirmed this evening.

There have also been a further 330 coronavirus cases confirmed in Ireland.

This brings the total number of people who have died to 2,018 and the total number of confirmed cases to 69,802*.

Of the cases notified today, the HPSC says:

  • 171 are men, and 155 are women
  • 64% are under 45 years of age
  • The median age is 37 years old
  • 99 in Dublin, 28 in Cork, 26 in Louth, 25 in Meath, 21 in Donegal and the remaining 131 cases are spread across 20 other counties.

Figures 19 Nov HPSC HPSC

As of 2pm today, 283 Covid-19 patients were in hospital, of which 33 are in ICU. There have been 13 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours.

*Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 1 confirmed case. 

With reporting from Órla Ryan.

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
52 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds