686 Covid Cases Across Ireland

The first day in December saw Six hundred and eight-six COVID-19 cases across the Island of Ireland. This brings the total cases to 126,338. The HSE and the Department of health announce 270 new cases in the Republic of Ireland, meanwhile in Northern Ireland 416 new cases were announced.

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Republic of Ireland

The headline figures show a total of 270 new cases as of 12 midnight on the 1st of December, with 5 death reported. Overall 2,074 COVID related deaths have been announced.

The HSE and Department of Health announced full hospital figures for November 30th. Sixty-six were healthcare workers. The total number admitted to hospital stands at 5,240 cases, up 15.

In the Republic of Ireland 14% of all cases reported were healthcare workers in November, this compares to 5% in October. In total 1,549 cases were Healthcare workers in November. Total admission in November was 829, up 49 from October.

Northern Ireland

Figures announced by the Northern Irish Health Department show an increase in cases of 416 to 53,272 cases in total. The total admissions to hospital in Northern Ireland is 4,212, up 7.

Northern Ireland recorded four further deaths. There have been 1,015 COVID related death

Area	Total Cases	Admissions	Deaths
RoI Total	73,066	5,240	2,074
NI Total	53,272	4,212	1,015
Total	126,338	9,452	3,089

Republic of Ireland - Breakdown

Month	Total Cases	Health Care Workers	Health Care Workers %	Admissions	Deaths
March	3,282	841	26%	932	85
April	17,460	5,132	29%	1,853	1,180
May	4,314	2,013	47%	507	385
June	418	229	55%	6	89
July	635	217	34%	61	25
August	2,916	228	8%	52	14
September	7,572	594	8%	220	31
October	25,405	1,265	5%	780	108
November	10,796	1,549	14%	829	151
December	268	-	-	-	5
RoI Total	73,006	12,068	17%	5,240	2,074

Northern Ireland - Breakdown

Month	Total Cases	Admissions	Deaths
March - September	11,952	1,855	581
October	27,164	1,060	135
November	13,740	1,317	295
December	268	7	4
Total	53,272	4,212	1,015