1,414 new Covid-19 cases reported in Ireland as virus hospitalisations rise to 353

55 patients are in intensive care with the virus.

There have been 1,414 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland on Friday (3 September). The figures released from the Department of Health on Friday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. As of 8am on Friday, 353 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 55 are in ICU. At the same time on Thursday, 343 Covid-19 patients were hospitalised. https://twitter.com/roinnslainte/status/1433821511304060929 Earlier on Friday, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly provided an update on Ireland's Covid-19 vaccination programme. As of Thursday night, 6,871,433 doses have been administered in the country, with 3.4 million people now fully vaccinated against the virus. According to the Minister, 87.8% of those 16 and over are fully vaccinated, with almost three-quarters of the total population now having received at least one dose. "We're on our way to hitting around 7 million doses administered and that really is amazing," the Health Minister said. "Thanks to all of you who came forward for vaccination and continue to do so." https://twitter.com/DonnellyStephen/status/1433741197726658570 Main image via Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie