Covid-19: Health officials confirm further 345 new cases

THERE have been a further 345 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed this evening in Ireland.

Due to the recent ransomware attack on the HSE system, there are no county-by-county figures presented.

There are currently 127 patients receiving treatment for Covid-19 with 44 of those in intensive care settings.

The figures given are subject to future date validation, owing to the ransomware attack.

Earlier today, 53 new Covid cases were reported in Northern Ireland – the lowest daily figure in the region since August 31. No further deaths were record in the North today.