Coronavirus cases in County Cavan surpass 100 mark

Sixteen more people have died as a result of the Coronavirus in Ireland. The figures released in the past half hour by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) show 370 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, as at 1pm today (Monday), April 6.
There are now 115 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in County Cavan and 52 in neighbouring County Monaghan.
There have now been 174 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. 
The median age of deaths in Ireland is 81. 
The 16 patients to die today include 11 people in the east of the country, four in the north west and one in the west of Ireland.
The patients included six females and 10 males. Four had underlying health conditions.
There are now 5,364 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. 
The HSE is now working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread. 
Research conducted on behalf of the Department of Health, a nationally representative online survey of 1,270 adults conducted today, and which will be conducted twice weekly, reveals: 
·        The percentage of people stockpiling has reduced from a peak of 43% in mid-March to 20% today;
·        86% of people believe that current government restrictions are “about right”; 
·        67% are interacting with family and friends over the phone 

Dr Tony Holohan, chief medical officer, Department of Health, said: “Our research shows overall level of worry remains high at 7 out of 10 but has not increased significantly since the middle of March, despite the introduction of more restrictive measures." 
Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer HSE, said; “Our Healthcare system has been preparing for a surge in COVID-19 cases but it is important to remind people that our hospitals continue to carry out all emergency and essential activity.”