The number of patients in intensive care with the virus has fallen again to 14.
There have been 393 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland.
The figures released from the Department of Health on Saturday 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.
48 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 14 are in ICU.
As of midnight, Friday 18 June, we are reporting 393* confirmed cases of #COVID19.
14 in ICU. 48 in hospital.
*Daily case numbers may change due to future data review, validation and update.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) June 19, 2021
Speaking on Friday night, HSE CEO Paul Reid attributed falling Covid-19 hospital figures to Ireland’s vaccine rollout.
He wrote on Twitter: “Every day that supplies allow for further vaccines, we see the benefits. We’re now down to 44 positive Covid-19 inpatients in hospital, 15 of those in ICU.
“21 hospitals with just one case or less. Huge credit to public support and for the take up of vaccines here.”
Every day that supplies allow for further vaccines, we see the benefits. We’re now down to 44 positive #COVID19 inpatients in hospital, 15 of those in ICU. 21 hospitals with just one case or less. Huge credit to public support & for the take up of vaccines here. @HSELive
— Paul Reid (@paulreiddublin) June 18, 2021
Meanwhile, people aged between 35-39 will be allowed to register for a Covid-19 vaccine from this Sunday.
Similarly to when the portal was opened for previous age groups, those aged 39 will be able to register on Sunday first.
This is before 38-year-olds can apply on Monday, with registration working backwards throughout the ages in the subsequent days.
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