Breaking: Eighty-four Covid-19 cases confirmed in Donegal

WITH eighty-four new cases of Covid-19 announced this evening, Donegal now has a 14-day incidence rate that is more than twice the national average.

Donegal’s cases have remained stubbornly high in recent weeks.

There have been 409 cases over the last 14 days. Donegal’s incidence rate is now 256.9, with the national average showing 118.1 today.

Nationally, 10 more Covid-19 related deaths and 617 new confirmed cases were announced this evening.

Of the deaths reported today, seven occurred in April, with one each in March, February and January.