Coronavirus: 27 deaths and 156 new cases in Ireland confirmed

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A further 27 deaths and 156 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed here - bringing the total number of cases to 22,541 and the total number of deaths to 1,429.

Image: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie Image: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie HEALTH OFFICIALS HAVE confirmed this evening that a further 27 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.

A further 156 cases of Covid-19 have also been confirmed here, bringing the total number of cases to 22,541.Data compiled by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre shows that, of the 22,301 cases reported as of midnight on Wednesday, 6 May: “Analysis of multiple data sources shows a continuing high level of compliance with public health measures,” Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said.

“As we prepare for the next stages of living with this virus, we are learning new norms and behaviours, particularly how we interact in public spaces. Physical distancing, hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, safe interactions apply to all if we are to keep Covid-19 suppressed in Ireland,” he said.

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