Latest operational figures from the Health Service Executive show that as of 8pm last night, 12 of these 25 patients are in intensive care, with a further four people suspected of having the virus also being treated in ICUs. At the peak of the pandemic in mid-April, there were 160 patients with Covid-19 in intensive care units.
In a tweet this morning, Minister for Health Simon Harris cited the latest figures and said "your efforts and our national plan is working. Thank you to you all".
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