Press release
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Wednesday 3 June
From Department of Health
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The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 3 people with COVID-19 have died.
There have now been a total 1,659* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
As of midnight Tuesday 2 June the HPSC has been notified of 47 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 25,111** confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
Today’s data from the HPSC, as of midnight, Monday 1 June (25,064 cases), reveals:
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said:
"The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet again Thursday 4 June to continue its review of Ireland’s response to COVID-19. NPHET will proceed to submit recommendations to the Minister for Health.”
Dr Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said:
"Our recovery rate is now at 91%. This is positive news and confirms the expectation that most people who get COVID-19 will recover. However, it remains the case that this is an unpredictable virus, and the prognosis for any one individual diagnosed, regardless of their current health, remains uncertain. Use hse.ie and gov.ie/health to stay informed and learn the behaviours that will keep you protected."
Dr. Siobhán Kennelly, HSE National Clinical Advisor and Group Lead for Older Persons said:
"It is our collective responsibility to continue to support vulnerable groups in our society. Vulnerable groups include older people and people with underlying health conditions of any age. Keep a 2 metre distance when outdoors, maintain respiratory etiquette and continue to wash hands regularly."
ENDS
*Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 2 deaths. The figure of 1,659 deaths reflects this.
**Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 2 confirmed cases. The figure of 25,111 confirmed cases reflects this.
| Total number of cases | 25,064 |
| Total number hospitalised | 3,298 |
| Total number admitted to ICU | 409 |
| Total number of deaths | 1,399 |
| Total number of healthcare workers | 8,004 |
| Number clusters notified | 872 |
| Cases associated with clusters | 10,043 |
| Median age | 48 |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Monday 1 June.
| Gender | Number of cases | % of total |
| Female | 14,336 | 57.2 |
| Male | 10,697 | 42.68 |
| Unknown | 31 | 0.12 |
| Total | 25,064 |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Monday 1 June.
| Age range | Number of cases | % of total |
| 0 - 1 | 47 | 0.2 |
| 1 - 4 | 109 | 0.4 |
| 5 - 14 | 318 | 1.3 |
| 15 - 24 | 1842 | 7.4 |
| 25 - 34 | 4207 | 16.8 |
| 35 - 44 | 4407 | 17.6 |
| 45 - 54 | 4503 | 18 |
| 55 - 64 | 3213 | 12.8 |
| 65 - 74 | 1788 | 7.1 |
| 75 - 84 | 2264 | 9 |
| 85+ | 2343 | 9.4 |
| Unknown | 23 | 0.1 |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Monday 1 June.
| Community transmission | 39% |
| Close contact with confirmed case | 58.52% |
| Travel abroad | 2.29% |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Monday 1 June.
Note:
In the event that a person tests positive for COVID-19 and hasn't been abroad or had contact with another confirmed case in Ireland, that's known as community transmission.
In the event that a person who tests positive for COVID-19 can be linked to another confirmed case in Ireland, that's known as close contact.
| Age range | Number of cases | % of total |
| 0 - 4 | 19 | 0.6 |
| 5 - 14 | 17 | 0.5 |
| 15 - 24 | 72 | 2.2 |
| 25 - 34 | 197 | 6 |
| 35 - 44 | 255 | 7.7 |
| 45 - 54 | 443 | 13.4 |
| 55 - 64 | 484 | 14.7 |
| 65 - 74 | 579 | 17.6 |
| 75 - 84 | 749 | 22.7 |
| 85+ | 480 | 14.6 |
| Unknown | 3 | 0.1 |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Monday 1 June.
Note: The Health Protection Surveillance Centre have advised that in the process of validating data and reviewing addresses, cases may be reassigned to another county.
| County | Number of cases | % of total |
| Carlow | 166 | 0.7 |
| Cavan | 844 | 3.4 |
| Clare | 369 | 1.5 |
| Cork | 1517 | 6 |
| Donegal | 477 | 1.9 |
| Dublin | 12093 | 48.3 |
| Galway | 482 | 1.9 |
| Kerry | 308 | 1.2 |
| Kildare | 1419 | 5.7 |
| Kilkenny | 339 | 1.4 |
| Laois | 260 | 1 |
| Leitrim | 83 | 0.3 |
| Limerick | 582 | 2.3 |
| Longford | 283 | 1.1 |
| Louth | 775 | 3.1 |
| Mayo | 570 | 2.3 |
| Meath | 801 | 3.2 |
| Monaghan | 512 | 2 |
| Offaly | 478 | 1.9 |
| Roscommon | 336 | 1.3 |
| Sligo | 129 | 0.5 |
| Tipperary | 539 | 2.2 |
| Waterford | 152 | 0.6 |
| Westmeath | 670 | 2.7 |
| Wexford | 213 | 0.9 |
| Wicklow | 667 | 2.7 |
*All statistics measured at midnight on Monday 1 June.