The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of two people with Covid-19 have died.
There has now been a total of 1, 748 Coid-19 related deaths in Ireland.
As of midnight on Tuesday, July 14, the HPSC has been notified of 14 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 25, 683 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland since the outbreak.
The number of cases in Donegal remains at 468.
The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “The National Public Health Emergency Team met yesterday (Tuesday, July 13) and will meet again on Thursday, July 16) to review Ireland’s ongoing response and preparedness to Covid-19.
“We are at a sensitive stage in the pandemic – this requires caution and collective effort to hold firm and keep the virus suppresed in the community. Continue to follow public health advice.”
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