2,066 New Cases Of Covid 19 Confirmed This Evening.

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Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 5:14pm

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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26 virus-related deaths have been reported over the past week.

There are 2,066 new cases of Covid-19 - the highest figure in over three weeks.

26 virus-related deaths have been reported over the past week.

408 Covid patients are in hospital - the highest since March - with 69 in intensive care.

The @hpscireland has today been notified of 2,066* confirmed cases of #COVID19.

As of 8am today, 408 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 69 are in ICU.

— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) October 13, 2021

The deputy chief medical officer, Ronan Glynn, says the incidence of Covid is 'high and rising'.

He says nearly 300,000 adults haven't come forward for vaccination - and they're at high risk of becoming severely unwell.

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