87% of those who have contracted Covid-19 in Ireland have recovered

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87% of those who have contracted Covid-19 in Ireland have recovered

Conor Trindle
22 May 2020, 03:17 GMT+10

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre in Ireland has confirmed another 11 deaths from coronavirus.
There have now been a total 1,571 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
As of 11:00am Wednesday the HPSC additionally said 64 confirmed new cases of coronavirus have been reported.

DUBLIN, Ireland - The Health Protection Surveillance Centre in Ireland has confirmed another 11 deaths from coronavirus.

There have now been a total 1,571 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

As of 11:00am Wednesday the HPSC additionally said 64 confirmed new cases of coronavirus have been reported.

There is now a total of 24,315 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

There was a positive note however sounded by the HPSC. Dr. Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said:

"To date, 87% of confirmed cases diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered. This is very positive news but should not deflect from the impact this disease has had on individuals and families. In addition, it does not change the risk for any one individual who is diagnosed with the disease today, or in the future.

Public health advice is there to provide everyone with the best protection possible. Please follow it and continue to protect yourself and each other."

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