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15th Jul 2020

Two more people with Covid-19 have died, 14 new cases

Alan Loughnane

Covid-19

There has now been a total of 1,748 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed that two more people with Covid-19 have died.

There has now been a total of 1,748 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland.

As of midnight on Tuesday, 14 July, the HPSC has been notified of 14 confirmed cases of Covid-19.

There is now a total of 25,683 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.

The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.

“The National Public Health Emergency Team met yesterday (Tuesday 14th July) and will meet again on Thursday to review Ireland’s ongoing response and preparedness to Covid-19,” Dr. Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said.

“We are at a sensitive stage in the pandemic – this requires caution and collective effort to hold firm and keep the virus suppressed in the community.

“Continue to follow public health advice,” he said.

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