BREAKING: Provisional data shows over 100 new Covid cases in Limerick as experts issue safety plea ahead of bank holiday
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PROVISIONAL data for Wednesday, June 2, shows there were 103 new COVID-19 cases in Limerick - the highest daily figure since January 19.
The Mid-West Major Emergency Management Group is asking people in Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary to enjoy the Bank Holiday Weekend safely and responsibly to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
In the two weeks leading up to June 2, there has been an increase of more than 800 cases in Limerick, 48 cases in Clare, and 32 cases in North Tipperary.
465 Covid cases confirmed as Limerick outbreaks will get worse before they get better , health officials warn
On Wednesday, there were 103 new cases reported in Limerick alone, with nearly 900 cases reported in the mid-west region in the last fortnight.
Growing case numbers in Limerick have caused health officials great concern. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin
Thu, 03 Jun, 2021 - 17:36
Ryan O Rourke and Ciarán Sunderland
Health officials have identified 465 confirmed cases of Covid-19 this afternoon.
The Department of Health also listed 84 patients are in hospital receiving treatment for the virus.
30 of these patients are receiving treatment for the coronavirus in intensive care.
COUNCILLORS have unanimously made a call on the UL Hospitals Group to lift restrictions at the Maternity Hospital to allow expectant mothers be accompanied. Pro.
Young people being treated in ICU as Limerick battles Covid surge
In the past eight days, 259 confirmed cases have been recorded in Limerick alone
There are currently 12 Covid-positive inpatients in UHL including a small number of young people
Mon, 24 May, 2021 - 17:49
David Raleigh
A number of young adults with Covid-19 are being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at University Hospital Limerick (UHL), as the city deals with a massive surge of the disease.
According to provisional data released by Public Health Mid West, there were 135 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Mid West region last weekend, including 122 in Limerick.