NPHET has reported 1,470 new cases of Covid-19 this afternoon.
It's up 326 on yesterday's figure.
As of midnight, Monday 6th September, we are reporting 1,470* confirmed cases of #COVID19.
As of 8am today, 367 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 59 are in ICU.— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) September 7, 2021
The five-day average has fallen to 1,382 - which 16% less than a week ago.
Monaghan, Donegal, Cavan and Leitrim have the highest 14-day incidence rates in the country.
367 Covid patients are in hospital - down 17 on yesterday - with 59 in intensive care, which is unchanged.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says hospitals are at risk of becoming Covid hotspots, due to overcrowding and poor ventilation.
Meanwhile, 56% of 12 to 15-year-olds have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says 1% are fully vaccinated.
I mentioned on @TodaywithClaire that we have seen amazing take-up of our vaccine programme across the age groups and that I would make the figures available. Remember vaccination offers us the best pathway out of this pandemic and vaccination remains available to everyone 12+ pic.twitter.com/OiD9XOurfv
— Stephen Donnelly (@DonnellyStephen) September 7, 2021
73% of 16 and 17-year-olds have had one dose - with 52% fully vaccinated.
Almost 6.94 million jabs have been administered in Ireland so far.
