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Breaking: Eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Donegal

written by Chris McNulty March 23, 2020
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THERE are now eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Donegal.

The number had been at less than five, but new figures from the Department of Health shows that – in line with a sharp rise nationally – has increased.

This evening, it was revealed that two more people in Ireland have died after contracting COVID-19.

Six people have now died from the virus and there was a steep increase, of 219 (there were 121 yesterday), new cases today with 1,125 confirmed cases in the Republic.

Dr. Tony Holohan, the Department of Health’s Chief Medical Officer said: “We understand the anxiety this outbreak may be causing people.

“All aspects of our public health advice are constantly reviewed by the National Public Health Emergency Team and we will not hesitate to take more measures where necessary, based on epidemiological evidence and in proportion with Ireland’s experience of this outbreak.”

The total number of global cases has now surpassed 350,000, with more than 15,000 fatalities already.

Breaking: Eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Donegal was last modified: March 24th, 2020 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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