The Department of Health has been notified of 242 new cases of Covid-19, but said there were no additional deaths
No additional deaths were reported this evening.There have been 74,468 cases of Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, and there have been 2,099 Covid-related deaths in Ireland.
In Northern Ireland, today's official figures stated nine further coronavirus deaths recorded, taking the official toll to 1,059, while there were also 397 new cases. It said that model projections of the likely future trajectory of the disease has worsened over the last week and it has become clear that case counts are unlikely to fall below 200 cases a day.
Speaking at a briefing, Liz Canavan also said that over the weekend, gardaí reported a high level of compliance with public health guidelines. — RTÉ News December 7, 2020 Ms Canavan said: "If you want to spend time with someone you love over Christmas and that person is more vulnerable to Covid-19, then don't meet up with friends for a meal. Maybe meet outdoors for a coffee instead."
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