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Consistent fall in hospital patients with Covid-19

Consistent fall in hospital patients with Covid-19

There's been a consistent fall in the number of people in hospital with Covid-19.

394 people are being treated around the country, that's down from a peak of almost 900 in mid-April.

It comes as the country prepares to begin the first stage of exiting restrictions tomorrow.

Health Minister Simon Harris' warning it needs to be approached with real care.

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The HSE's Kevin Kelleher says it's important to realise the current public health measures will be with us for some time.

He said: "Social distancing is going to be an important part of our lives for the next year or two at least."

 

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