Fifty-two new deaths related to Covid-19 was announced during the press briefing on Saturday 25, April 2020.
This implies that a total number of deaths related to COVID-19 has risen to 1,063.
The figures announced by the National Public Health Emergency Team shows a further 377 confirmed new cases of the coronavirus which brings Ireland to the total number of 18,561 recorded cases.
The statistics below shows the cumulative distribution of the cases:
- 57% are female and 43% are male
- the median age of confirmed cases is 49 years
- 2,536 cases (14%) have been hospitalised
- Of those hospitalised, 344 cases have been admitted to ICU
- 4,847 cases are associated with healthcare workers
- Dublin has the highest number of cases at 9,010 (50% of all cases) followed by Cork with 1,103 cases (6%)
- Of those for whom transmission status is known: community transmission accounts for 48%, close contact accounts for 48%, travel abroad accounts for 4%
Meanwhile, health chiefs have expressed concern over complacency about restrictions designed to curb the spread of the infection.
Health Minister Simon Harris has been consulting with medical leaders via videolink at the Department of Health.
He said it was an important chance to engage with some leading experts in general practice, critical care and infectious diseases.
Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan has said if the situation remained like this, he would not be able to recommend the restrictions be relaxed.
The Government has imposed restrictions on movement, limiting journeys to essential errands like getting food.
A two-kilometre limit for exercise has been decreed.
Gardaí have mounted checkpoints near holiday spots in a bid to encourage social distancing.
The restrictions are due to be reviewed by medical experts next week.
