Kildare Has The Fourth Highest Covid-19 Incidence Rate In Leinster

Friday, 1 July 2022 12:24

By Caoimhe Harney

The median age of people who contracted Covid-19 in Kildare was 43.

Kildare is the county with the fourth highest incidence rate in Leinster, fourth behind Laois, Offaly and Wicklow.

In the week that ended on the 25th June, 617 people in County Kildare had registered as having tested positive for Covid-19.

Kildare's incidence rate during that period stood at 277.3 per 100,000, according to new data from the HPSC.

The median age of people who contracted Covid-19 during that time was 43.

The HSE's Chief Clinical Officer is urging those with covid symptoms to self-isolate.

Latest figures show 812 patients in hospital have been diagnosed with the virus, with around half being treated for other medical issues and testing positive incidentally.

Over 300 confirmed hospitalised cases have never been vaccinated against Covid-19.

The HSE is urging people who have not yet received their booster, to come forward for the vaccination as soon as possible.

The current surge is largely driven by two sub variants of omicron.

Dr Colm Henry has advised people that the single most important thing to do is isolate if have the virus, especially if you are symptomatic.

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