This evening.
Government Buildings. Dublin 2.
There were 79 ‘confirmed cases’ of Covid-19 in the Republic between Saturday and Sunday, which brought the total number in Ireland to 169.
Two people have reportedly died from the illness.
Via RTÉ:
…Speaking at a press briefing this evening after a Cabinet sub-committee meeting on the outbreak, Mr Varadkar said it could be expected that there will be 15,000 cases in the Republic by the end of the month.
Most will not need to be treated in hospital, he said, but some will require ICU critical care.
Meanwhile, residents have been urged not to travel overseas.
Tánaiste Simon Coveney said the National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended that all Irish citizens be advised against all non-essential travel overseas from now until 29 March.
The guidance includes the UK but not Northern Ireland…
We can expect 30% increase in cases every day – Varadkar (RTÉ)
Earlier: Meanwhile, At Croke Park
Distant? I hear them beating already, and far too close.
I worked as part of the West Africa Ebola response, and later ones in Congo. Reacting too late means deaths. Better to overreact and no-one dies than underreact and wonder why you lost family.
I have a few box sets to catch up on. The world will still be here after. I would like it that as many people as possible are also.
I keep wondering should I sing Fernando?