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Cavan Covid-19 case number remains low

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The number of confirmed cases of persons having contracted Covid-19 infection remains low, according to the most recent statement from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC).

The statement from the HPSC confirms also that a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland has died.

There have now been three deaths associated with the virus in Ireland to date.

The HPSC has also been informed of 191 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of midday Thursday, March 19.

There are now 557 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

The HSE is now working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients may have had, to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.

 

  % of Total
Total number cases350 
Total number hospitalised10831%
Total number admitted to ICU72%
Total number deaths20.6%
Case fatality rate0.6% 
Total number healthcare workers8424%
Number clusters notified267%
Median Age43 
<i>Source: HPSC 17/3/2020</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<b>Gender</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Male19255%
Female15243%
Unknown62%
Total350&nbsp;
<i>Source: HPSC 17/3/2020</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<b>Age Group</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;
&lt;110%
1 - 410%
5 - 1482%
15 - 243811%
25 - 346418%
35 - 447822%
45 - 544914%
55 - 645415%
65+5716%
Total350&nbsp;
<i>Source: HPSC 17/3/2020</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<b>Transmission Classification</b>&nbsp;% Known
Community transmission9935%
Contact with a confirmed case5921%
Travel abroad12143%
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Under investigation71&nbsp;
Total350&nbsp;
<i>Source: HPSC 17/3/2020</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<b>Healthcare Workers</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Travel related2833%
No foreign travel5565%
Under investigation11%
Total84&nbsp;
<i>Source: HPSC 17/3/2020</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<b>Hospitalised cases by age group</b>&nbsp;
&lt; 511%
5 - 1422%
15 - 2498%
25 - 341615%
35 - 441514%
45 - 541110%
55 - 642321%
65+3129%
Total108&nbsp;
<i>Source: HPSC 17/3/2020</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<b>Counties</b><b>No Cases</b>&nbsp;
Carlow&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Cavan&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Clare&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Donegal&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Kilkenny&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Leitrim&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Laois&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Longford&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Mayo&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Offaly&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Roscommon&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Sligo&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Tipperary&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Wexford&lt; = 5&nbsp;
Kildare6&nbsp;
Louth6&nbsp;
Meath6&nbsp;
Kerry6&nbsp;
Waterford7&nbsp;
Westmeath7&nbsp;
Wicklow13&nbsp;
Galway13&nbsp;
Limerick14&nbsp;
Cork62&nbsp;
Dublin172&nbsp;
<i>Source: HPSC 17/3/2020</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;

 

The number has risen since the HPSC last statement on Tuesday evening, March 17, when there was just 350 confirmed cases nationally.

Of the 350 cases notified at that stage, 55% were male and 43% female, with 26 clusters.

The median age of confirmed cases was 43 years, with almost one in three of those infected hospitalised from the virus.

Some 2% (7 cases) have been admitted to ICU.

In total, 84 cases are associated with Healthcare workers, with a further 28 associated with foreign travel.

Dublin continues to have the highest number of cases at 172, followed by Cork (62) and Limerick (14).

Of those for whom transmission status is known, community transmission accounts for 35%, local transmission/ close contact accounts for 21%, travel abroad accounts for 43%; 71 remain under investigation.

Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health, said: “I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of this patient.

“It is too early to see any impact of our social distancing measures. This data underscores the importance of younger people to rigorously follow public health advice and social distancing measures.”

Dr Breda Smyth, Director of Public Health Medicine, HSE, added: “Healthcare workers are at the frontline of this pandemic. While it is heartening to see social distancing measures taken seriously across society, this must continue in order to protect the most vulnerable and support our healthcare staff throughout this pandemic.”

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