THERE HAVE been no new coronavirus deaths recorded in the Republic of Ireland for the third day in a row.
In what is positive news in Ireland's continued fight against Covid-19, there were no coronavirus-related deaths announced at the daily release of figures yesterday evening, Tuesday 14 July.
However, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) confirmed there had been 32 new cases of the virus identified within the community-- the highest 24-hour figure in over a month.
The official Covid-19 death toll remains at 1,746, and there have now been 25,670 confirmed cases of the virus in Ireland.
The HSE is working rapidly to identify any close contacts of the newly confirmed cases, in order to advise them and slow the spread of the virus, and everyone is encouraged to download the Covid-19 trace and track app.
In Northern Ireland, there were again no deaths announced and just two new cases of the virus confirmed.
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn, urged anyone with symptoms to contact their GP immediately and not to wait as it gives the virus a chance to spread.
"Symptoms associated with COVID-19 can be similar to other common ailments," he explained.
"I would urge anyone experiencing symptoms to assume it is COVID-19, in the first instance, until a GP or test tells you otherwise."
The significant rise in cases comes just hours before the Government is expected to make a decision regarding Phase 4 of the reopening of the economy.
On 20 July, all pubs across Ireland are set to reopen, but with the consistent rise in cases, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the National Public Health Emergency Team have indicated this date may be pushed back.
