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1,470 new cases of Covid-19 as 6.94m jabs administered in Ireland so far

1,470 new cases of Covid-19 as 6.94m jabs administered in Ireland so far

NPHET has reported 1,470 new cases of Covid-19 this afternoon.

It's up 326 on yesterday's figure.

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The five-day average has fallen to 1,382 - which 16% less than a week ago.

Monaghan, Donegal, Cavan and Leitrim have the highest 14-day incidence rates in the country.

367 Covid patients are in hospital - down 17 on yesterday - with 59 in intensive care, which is unchanged.

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The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says hospitals are at risk of becoming Covid hotspots, due to overcrowding and poor ventilation.

Meanwhile, 56% of 12 to 15-year-olds have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says 1% are fully vaccinated.

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73% of 16 and 17-year-olds have had one dose - with 52% fully vaccinated.

Almost 6.94 million jabs have been administered in Ireland so far.

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