751 Covid Cases Across Ireland

Seven hundred and fifty-eight COVID-19 cases have been announced across the Island of Ireland tonight. This brings the total cases to 131,922. The HSE and the Department of health announce 310 new cases in the Republic of Ireland, meanwhile in Northern Ireland 441 new cases were announced.


Republic of Ireland

The headline figures show a total of 310 new cases as of 12 midnight on the 9th of December, with 15 deaths reported. Overall 2,117 COVID related deaths have been announced.

The HSE and Department of Health announced full hospital figures for December 8th. Thirty-four were healthcare workers. The total number admitted to hospital stands at 5,380 cases, up 20.

Northern Ireland

Figures announced by the Northern Irish Health Department show an increase in cases of 441 to 56,719 cases in total. The total admissions to hospital in Northern Ireland is 4,508, up 6.

Northern Ireland recorded fourteen further deaths. There have been 1,099 COVID related death

Area Total Cases Admissions Deaths
RoI Total 75,203 5,380 2,117
NI Total 56,719 4,508 1,099
Total 131,922 9,888 3,216

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 2,405 295 12% 140 48
RoI Total 75,203 12,363 16% 5,380 2,117

Northern Ireland - Breakdown

Month Total Cases Admissions Deaths
March - September 11,952 1,855 581
October 27,164 1,060 135
November 13,740 1,312 295
December 3,863 281 88
Total 56,719 4,508 1,099