Two further deaths related to Covid-19 have been recorded in Donegal in the past week.
There have now been 220 Covid-related deaths in Donegal up to 7th December.
A total of 5,788 deaths related to COVID-19 have been recorded in Ireland since the pandemic began.
The median age of those who died with Covid-19 in Donegal is 83, according to the latest CSO report as of 26th November.
Speaking on Wednesday evening, Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer said that Ireland’s high incidence of disease from COVID-19 is driven by the Delta variant.
He said: “Please prioritise your booster vaccine appointment as soon as you are called for it. Do not wait until after Christmas to receive your booster vaccine. The benefits of receiving your booster dose far outweigh any potential risks that may arise in the meantime. You will begin to receive the benefit of your booster protection within seven days of receiving your third dose. This means that anybody who received their vaccine this week can be confident in the protection the booster will offer them as we move closer to the Christmas period.”
