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Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team 6th March

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has this evening been informed of five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

  •      One case, a male, in the east of Ireland, is associated with travel from northern Italy.
  •      One case, a female, in the west of Ireland, is associated with close contact with a confirmed case.
  •      One case, a female, in the south of Ireland, a healthcare worker is associated with close contact with a confirmed case.
  •      One case, a male, in the south of the country, is associated with travel
  •      One case, a female, in the south of the country, is associated with travel from northern Italy

There are now 18 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.

The HSE is working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients may have had, to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.

Liam Woods, HSE Director of Acute Operations, said: “Healthcare workers are at the frontline of this virus outbreak. The Department of Health and the HSE are equally dedicated to protecting and supporting this vital group of people.”

“We must prioritise the protection of our frontline healthcare staff and as part of this the National Public Health Emergency Team has established a sub-group to identify and implement appropriate measures to protect them.”

The general public is advised to follow advice from the HSE and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre to protect their health.

Any person who has travelled from an affected region in the last 14 days, or who has come in contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days, and is concerned that they may have symptoms of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) should immediately isolate themselves from others and phone their GP.