Covid-19 incidence is “very high” in particular across Cavan, Donegal, Galway, Louth, Mayo, Monaghan and Roscommon.
There have been 1,978 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland.
The figures released from the Department of Health on Friday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19.
The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases may also change due to future data validation.
As of 8am on Friday, 221 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 43 are in ICU.
As of midnight, Thursday 12 August, we are reporting 1,978* confirmed cases of #COVID19.
As of 8am today, 221 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 43 are in ICU.
*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) August 13, 2021
In a statement accompanying the figures, Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronan Glynn said that 10,000 Covid-19 cases have been reported over the past week.
“While we have very high incidence across Donegal, Monaghan, Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Louth and Cavan in particular, incidence is rising across all 26 counties,” the Deputy CMO said.
“In addition, while incidence is particularly high in those aged 16-29 years, incidence is now rising across all age groups.”
Glynn stated that while vaccination has “very positively impacted on the proportion of positive cases who end up in hospital or critical care”, the current high and increasing incidence will result in a significant number getting “very sick” with Covid-19.
“At the peak of the second wave in October we had 47 people in critical care. Today we have 43, with 8 new admissions in the last 24 hours,” he said.
“Vaccines work, but they must also be supported by all of us continuing to follow the public health advice to keep each other safe and break the chains of transmission of Covid-19.
“If you plan to socialise this weekend, risk assess your plans. Try to meet up in small groups, meet outdoors and avoid crowds if possible.
“Wear a mask where appropriate, wash your hands, manage your contacts and maintain your social distance. If you are in an environment that feels unsafe then leave.
“Remember that if you have any cold or flu like symptoms at all, self-isolate – do not meet up with others or go to work – and arrange a test.”
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