Coronavirus cases and fatalities in Ireland
The number is based on confirmed diagnostic tests. It is very likely that the true number of COVID-19 cases is higher as many cases are asymptomatic.
New COVID-19 cases and fatalities per day in Ireland
This is a good indicator of “flattening the curve” — when there is a steady decreasing trend, it is an indicator that the spread of the disease is slowing down.
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What is the 2019 novel Coronavirus?
A novel (new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans was identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. This virus is called Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease that it causes is called Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The first cases of COVID-19 were identified in people working in seafood and live animal market in Wuhan. It is thought that humans picked up the virus from animals at the market
COVID-19 Symptoms
It can take up to 14 days for symptoms of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to show. They can be similar to the symptoms of cold and flu.
Common symptoms include:
- a fever (high temperature – 38 degrees Celsius or above)
- a cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just dry
- shortness of breath (breathing difficulties)
If you have symptoms, you may be more likely to become dehydrated.
More information on the symptoms and causes of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is available from the HSE.
Coronavirus in Ireland News:
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A survey of inpatient experiences has been postponed as the HSE struggles with the aftermath of the May cyber-attack The post National Inpatient Survey delayed due to cyber-attack – HIQA CEO appeared … - June 16, 2021Johnson called UK Health Secretary “totally fucking hopeless” in first months of pandemic
The PM made the comments via WhatsApp, according to a recent Substack post by Downing Street advisor Dominic Cummings The post Johnson called UK Health Secretary “totally fucking hopeless” in first mo … - June 16, 2021Out of Hours Doctors Required – Kildare/Midlands
Out of Hours Doctors required – based in Naas, Co. The post Out of Hours Doctors Required – Kildare/Midlands appeared first on Irish Medical Times. … - June 16, 2021GP Position Available – Killybegs, Donegal
GP position available with a view to partnership in Killybegs, south-west Donegal. The post GP Position Available – Killybegs, Donegal appeared first on Irish Medical Times. … - June 15, 2021Applications for Scholarships for female students in Galway have opened
Applications for NUI Galway’s McGinty Scholarships have officially opened, offering places to two female healthcare professionals in their MBA programme next year. The post Applications for Scholarshi … - June 15, 2021Wanted, Vocationally Trained GP – Charleville, North Cork
GP wanted for 2-6 sessions per week (negotiable) at friendly practice in Charleville, North Cork. The post Wanted, Vocationally Trained GP – Charleville, North Cork appeared first on Irish Medic … - June 11, 2021New President of the Irish Pharmacy Union
Cloyne-based pharmacist, Dermot Twomey, has been appointed President of the Irish Pharmacy Union. The post New President of the Irish Pharmacy Union appeared first on Irish Medical Times. … - June 11, 2021We must begin to start addressing the ‘pandamage’ of the pandemic
On a fine Friday Summer evening, most of us have better things to be doing than reading about the grim facts of life for certain people during this pandemic. The post We must begin to start addressing … - June 11, 2021New RCSI postgraduate degree in precision medicine
Ireland’s place at the forefront of medical research and education received another boost with the launch of a new postgraduate programme in precision medicine by RCSI University of Medicine and Healt …