40% reduction in people hospitalised for treatment for the virus.
The number of Covid-19 patients in hospital has dropped by 40 per cent over the past month.
The number stands at 110 tonight, compared to 183 on April 17th.
42 patients are in intensive care, down slightly from 50 this day last month.
360 new cases and no additional deaths were reported today.
As of midnight, Sunday 16th May, the @hpscireland has been notified of 360* confirmed cases of #COVID19.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) May 17, 2021
42 in ICU. 110 in hospital.
*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

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