"We are learning new norms" says Holohan as a further 27 deaths announced

A further 27 people with COVID-19 have died, it has been announced today, bringing the death toll to 1,429* in the Republic.
As of 11am this morning (Friday, May 8) the HPSC had been notified of 156 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 bringing the total of 22,541 in the Republic.
As of midnight, Wednesday, May 6 (22,301 cases), reveal that in Cavan there was an increase of 20 from the previous day to 730 confirmed cases; while in Monaghan there were just two more cases bringing the total there to 443. 
A breakdown of how the virus has affected different age brackets was also provided by the health authorities:

Breakdown of cases and deaths to date:

Note: For the purpose of patient confidentiality * relates to 5 or less cases.

 

Looking nationally for those 22,301 cases, analysis showed that 57% are female and 43% are male; the median age of confirmed cases is 49 years; 2,915 cases (13%) have been hospitalised; Of those hospitalised, 373 cases have been admitted to ICU and 6,586 cases are associated with healthcare workers.
Of those for whom transmission status is known: community transmission accounts for 61%, close contact accounts for 35%, travel abroad accounts for 3%
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “Analysis of multiple data sources shows a continuing high level of compliance with public health measures. As we prepare for the next stages of living with this virus, we are learning new norms and behaviours, particularly how we interact in public spaces. Physical distancing, hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, safe interactions apply to all if we are to keep COVID-19 suppressed in Ireland.”

*Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 1 death. The figure of 1,429 deaths reflects this.

Breakdown of cases and deaths to date:

Note: For the purpose of patient confidentiality * relates to 5 or less cases.