Another 17 patients diagnosed with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, bringing the overall death toll to 137, the HSE said.
Of the 17 today
- 15 deaths located in the east, 1 in the south, 1 in the west of the country
- The patients included 4 females and 13 males
- 13 patients were reported as having underlying health conditions
- Median age of today’s reported deaths is 77
There have now been 137 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
The median age of deaths in Ireland is 81.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 331 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, as of 1pm, Saturday 4th April.
There are now 4,604 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said “the nationwide, collective effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 has been inspiring.
"We must keep up this effort, continue to protect the vulnerable in our society and ultimately flatten the curve.”