Another 21 patients with COVID-19 have died

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 21 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died.

Seventeen of the deaths were in the east, two in the south and two in the west of the country. The patients included 9 females and 12 males

There have now been 158 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

The Department of Health has also announced there were 390 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, as at 1pm, Sunday, April 5.

There are now 4,994 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

Meanwhile, at midnight on Friday, there were 64 confirmed cases in Offaly.

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.

Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “This past week has proven that the nation is working hard, together, by staying at home to flatten the curve.

“If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 you need to self-isolate and phone your GP. I ask that everyone inform themselves on what to do in the instance they develop symptoms, as well as how to maintain their health and wellbeing. Support and guidance is available on gov.ie/health and HSE.”

Meanwhile, a more detailed analysis of the figures as of midnight, Friday, April 3, at which point there were 4,443 confirmed cases, reveals that there were 236 clusters involving 903 cases