Top doctor says Ireland has one of the lowest rates of COVID-19 in Europe
There have been 1,740 deaths and 25,498 cases of COVID-19
Neil Leslie
17:56, 3 JUL 2020
Dr Ronan Glynn, Deputy Medical Officer of the Department of Health (Image: Collins)
Ireland now has one of the lowest COVID-19 rates in Europe.
Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn revealed the incidence of the virus over the last 14 days here is just 3 cases per 100,000 people.
Another two people were reported to have died of the disease while nine more were infected.
There have been 1,740 deaths and 25,498 cases of COVID-19.
Dr Glynn defended Ireland's regime of counting those that have died after health body HIQA revealed that around 500 of the death toll may not have died of coronavirus.
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"HIQA's report on mortality today demonstrates that we have comprehensively recorded deaths relating to COVID-19 in Ireland by following the recommended WHO approach," Dr Glynn said.
"We have consistently recorded and published data on all deaths where a person had COVID-19 or was suspected to have COVID-19.
"This reporting gives us a robust understanding of the impact of the disease in Ireland and continues to inform our response."
Dr Glynn added: "Ireland's 14 day incidence of COVID-19 is now less than 3 cases per 100,000. This is amongst the lowest in Europe and demonstrates that the disease remains suppressed in our communities.
"The key to maintaining this status is responsible individual behaviours and avoiding any complacency.