Progress is being made in the fight against Covid-19.
Minister for Health Simon Harris confirmed this morning (11 June) that there are fewer than 100 patients with Covid-19 in Irish hospitals. There are currently 75 people being treated for the virus across the 29 acute sites that make up Ireland's healthcare system.
According to data from the National Public Health Emergency Team, it is the first time since roughly 15 March that the figure has dropped below 100.
At the peak of the virus' impact, which came between 5-13 April, there were almost 900 people hospitalised with Covid-19 in Ireland. The figure was as high as 300 on 26 May.
In a tweet this morning, Harris said: "Our progress continues! Today for the 1st time in such a very long time we see fewer than 100 patients with #Covid19 in hospitals.
"The figure is now 75. A very significant decrease. Keep the number reducing by minimising close contacts, keeping social distance & following advice."
https://twitter.com/SimonHarrisTD/status/1270956495572787201?s=20
Speaking yesterday, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronan Glynn noted that Ireland's recovery rate now stands at 92%.
However, he also warned that "While it is very welcome that the vast majority of people who contracted COVID-19 have recovered from the acute phase of their illness, there are many who continue to experience longer term effects including fatigue and decreased exercise capacity."
1,695 people are known to have died from Covid-19 in Ireland, and a total of 25,231 confirmed cases have been reported.
