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
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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.
Holohan and Donnelly to meet Limerick TDs over rise in Covid-19 cases Chief medical officer urges public health compliance in county as 465 cases reported nationally
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Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and chief medical officer Tony Holohan will give a briefing to Limerick-based TDs and Senators on Friday afternoon addressing the recent rise in Covid-19 cases in the county.
On Wednesday, some 103 cases were reported in Limerick, the highest total there since the peak of the national pandemic crisis in January. The meeting was arranged by Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins who said on Thursday that he was very concerned about the high numbers there compared with other regions of the country.
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CMO says South William St crowds at weekend looked like Jones Road on a day of an All-Ireland
Dr Tony Holohan said his commentary over crowds was “not a moral judgement”. By Orla Dwyer Wednesday 2 Jun 2021, 4:03 PM 1 hour ago 12,093 Views 57 Comments
File image of Dr Tony Holohan at a press briefing last month.
Image: Leah Farrell
Image: Leah Farrell
THE CHIEF MEDICAL Officer has said health officials “could have easily anticipated” crowds outdoors during periods of good weather, but scenes in parts of Dublin city centre at the weekend were “something to behold”.
Dr Tony Holohan had expressed his shock on Twitter over crowds on South Great George’s Street, Exchequer Street and South William Street on Saturday night.