There has been a total of 89 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
There have been 1,577 cases reported in the last 14 days. Of these, 717 are in Dublin, 182 in Kildare, 109 in Limerick, 106 in Tipperary and 47 in Wexford. The remaining 416 are spread in 21 counties.
There is now a total of 29,114 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
While has been one new Coronavirus death reported today – but that is from June. It is more than two weeks since somebody died in Ireland.
But due to one denitrification, the death toll remains at 1,777.
Reopening all pubs
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said that new legislation giving further powers to the gardaí will pave the way for the reopening of pubs that do not serve food.
The new powers, to be debated in the Dáil on its return today, will provide a road map for the future opening of all pubs, Ms McEntee said, as they will give greater guidance to gardaí and ensure compliance of measures.
Such measures include social distancing, the wearing of visors, table service and ensuring there was a lead person in a group for contact tracing.
Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s Today with Claire Byrne show, the Minister said the new legislation would allow so called “wet pubs” to prepare and plan for a future reopening.
The Government is looking at how to reopen all pubs safely and will put in place a new road map on September 13th to guide people, she said. It will tell them what is required of them and what is expected.
Everyone should be aware of the risk factors for getting COVID-19:
- Distance – the risk of getting COVID-19 increases as the distance between you and others gets smaller. Keep 2 metres apart where possible
- Activity – How you spend time with people and what you do with them can increase your risk. Follow the government’s Stay Safe Guidelines when spending time with others
- Time – The more time you spend in close contact with other people can increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Keep track of who you spend time with and how
- Environment – Being outdoors is safer than being indoors. Where possible, meet with others outdoors. If this is not possible, keep windows and doors open when meeting others inside
- Symptoms – Know the symptoms. If you have them self-isolate and contact your GP immediately
Public Health Advice for all citizens available here:
Know the symptoms of COVID-19
- a fever (high temperature – 38 degrees Celsius or above)
- a cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just dry
- shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
- loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
- flu like symptoms
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