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COVID-19: 1,414 New Cases As Vaccine Milestone Nears And New Variant Emerges

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06:10 3 Sep 2021


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The Dept. of Health has confirmed 1,414 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland

 

As of this morning, 353 Covid-19 patients were hospitalised - an increase of 10 on Thursday morning’s total.

 

Also this morning, there were 55 patients with Covid-19 receiving treatment in intensive care - a decrease of 4 on yesterday’s figure.

 

Meanwhile, a new report says four cases of the Mu variant of Covid-19 have been identified in Ireland.

 

The World Health Organisation says the strain is a 'variant of interest' - but not a 'variant of concern'.

 

The 7 millionth Covid vaccine is set to be administered here in the coming days.

 

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says nearly 6.9 million have been given out so far.

 

82% of the population over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated.

 

The rate is 89% for over-18s.

 

 


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