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This report from the HSE shows the geographic spread of Covid-19 cases in Ireland

Beaumont Hospital in Dublin was treating the largest number of patients with Covid-19 in Irish acute hospitals last night.

AS OF 6.30pm yesterday, there were 142 patients with a confirmed case of Covid-19 in critical care units in Irish hospitals with a further 27 people suspected to have the virus also receiving critical care.

Across acute hospitals – hospitals offering inpatient medical care and other related services for surgery, acute medical conditions or injuries – in Ireland yesterday, Beaumont Hospital in Dublin was caring for the most patients with Covid-19 with 137 people receiving treatment.

The Mater was next with 85 patients, St James’s had 81, Tallaght Hospital had 75 and St Vincent’s had 66 patients.

The highest number of patients in a hospital outside Dublin was Letterkenny with 37 patients.

At 8am yesterday, there were a total of 881 patients with Covid-19 in Irish hospitals with a further 449 suspected cases. This dropped to 846 and 355, respectively, by 8pm. 

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At a briefing at the Department of Health yesterday evening, chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan announced a further 38 deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland bringing the total number of deaths here so far to 444.

There has also been 12,547 confirmed cases of the virus in Ireland.

In an update, the HSE has provided a geographic breakdown of the number of cases here so far mapped as at 13 April.

Here’s the national picture:

ireland cases

Here’s what the Greater Dublin Area looks like:

greater dublin area

The maps can also be found here.

In terms of the rise in cases, the percentage rise in the number of cases has ranged between 5.7% to 8.5% since 4 April. Before that, the number of cases was rising in excess of 10% in late March and the very beginning of April.

Yesterday, the number of cases rose by 7.2%. 

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The HSE also said that there were 1,984 vacant general beds at 8am yesterday – excluding critical care – across the acute hospital system. There were a further 127 vacant critical care beds at 6.30pm yesterday.

Dr Holohan said last night that a number of indicators monitored by health officials “are going in a positive direction”. 

“It is clear that we need to keep going in our efforts, on an individual level, to limit the spread of this virus,” he added. 

Current restrictions placed upon the movement of the general public are set to last until 5 May at the earliest. It is expected that any roll back of these restrictions will be gradual.

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    Jun 21st 2017, 9:41 AM

    The pressure of exams is not nice. Peer pressure is awful in this country too. If you are poorest in a countryside school that doesn’t have deis status and your parents can’t afford the school “voluntary” contribution who could be literally embarrassed to death for the money by teachers nevermind fellow bullying students.

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    Jun 21st 2017, 10:28 AM

    @abcyz: Wait till you go to work…

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    Jun 21st 2017, 11:27 AM

    Thanks to the lack of education and awarness, our little country is in the stone age when it comes to the myriad of mental health issues. Much like we were for those with special needs back in the 80s. There seems to be an attitude of, unless you have a problem that is physically visable or can be diagnosed, then anything else is your own problem. Addiction is rife in this country, alcohol, drugs both prescription and non, gambling, sex and the list goes on. Depression, anxiety, as well as other more specific mental issues. The reality..Unless you are strong willed or have funds for private help, you have a good chance of ending up in a morgue. This is the sad truth. To those suffering in silence ending up there is NOT the best option. What you are going through will pass, this is certain.

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    Jun 21st 2017, 12:47 PM

    @Jim: Jim you are pretty much talking out of your hat, if may say so.

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    Jun 22nd 2017, 12:19 AM

    @Nick Drake: Be a tad more specific Nick. Your comment lacks any sort of counter suggestion.

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    Jun 22nd 2017, 12:26 AM

    @Nick Drake: and while you are at it, can you tell me how long the public waiting list is for any individual seeking a mental health professional? Where is their first port of call? You do realise that mental health issues arent cured with a chat and a cup of tea…They require the correct professional, competent in the individuals needs…So lets say i am an alcoholic that also suffers with severe depression. I am working part time….where will i go Nick…the clock is ticking? You my friend are the one talking out of your hat. Where as I see the nett results of this scenario every day.

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    Jun 21st 2017, 2:04 PM

    Very sad ,hard topic,as a father,i can see ,today’s teens,are under awful pressure,from peers,us parents,and society,as a whole,social media most of all

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    Jun 21st 2017, 10:18 AM

    This country needs a kick in the ass when it comes to mental health. Just because you can’t see a physical injury doesn’t mean that the person isn’t suffering. Not been able to understand or talk about how you are feeling is crippling and to have text book people patronising you is so damaging. When you feel so down and alone in the blackness of your mind all you need is for someone to understand what is going on for you, “I know I’ve been there and still struggle every minute of every day ” there are more suicide’s than there are road deaths and yet all the media keep pushing it in your face! For all the families out there that have been affected by suicide don’t feel ashamed or blame yourself it wasn’t you’re fault at all!

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    Jun 21st 2017, 6:27 PM

    @Linda Hughes: good points boy,but I think we’re getting there,albeit,snail slow,wouldn’t/couldn’t discuss this on an open forum like this a few years back

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