Deaths by Covid-19 continue their downward trend.
The National Public Health Emergency Team has announced this evening (13 May) that 10 more deaths have been attributed to Covid-19 in Ireland. The latest figures bring Ireland's death toll to 1,497. This takes into account the denotification of one death.
Additionally, 159 new cases of the virus have been confirmed. There is now a total of 23,401 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. 30% of those cases are associated with healthcare workers.
84% of all diagnosed cases in Ireland are now fully recovered, according to the NPHET.
Speaking today, Dr. Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer said: "We have been provided with additional data today regarding cases with underlying health conditions.
"Of 15,450 cases, where information is available, 53% had at least one underlying condition. The most common underlying conditions reported are chronic heart disease (15%), chronic respiratory disease (11%) and diabetes (6%)."
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan warned that public vigilance must continue as lockdown measures are eased. He said: "I would urge everyone to become familiar with the behaviours that we all need to maintain, including respiratory etiquette, physical distancing and hand-washing.
"As we begin to think about easing restrictions these behaviours will become even more important."
