No further increase in Covid-19 cases in Donegal

THERE have been no new cases of Covid-19 detected in Donegal in the latest update from the HSE.

Since the outbreak, there have been 478 positive cases in the county.

Today, health officials confirmed that nine people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland while there were 37 new cases confirmed. 

There have now been 1,606 deaths and 24,735 cases.

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

Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “As of midnight Monday 25 May, 325,795 tests have been carried out. Over the past week, 30,169 tests were carried out and of these 633 were positive, giving a positivity rate of 2.1%.

“NPHET will meet on Thursday 28th May where further consideration will be given to broadening the case definition.”