Health officials have confirmed 95 new Coronavirus cases today, with no further deaths.
The total case number is now 29,206 since the outbreak began here six months ago.
So 51 of today's cases are in Dublin, 6 in Kildare, and 6 in Meath.
While the other 32 cases are spread across 16 counties.
Of the #COVID19 cases notified today:
•52 are men / 43 are women
•67% are under 45 years of age
•47% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case
•16 cases have been identified as community transmission— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) September 3, 2020
Coronavirus "Relies On Human Contact" - Dr. Glynn
Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronan Glynn has urged everyone to stay mindful of the basic advice to stop the spread of the virus:
“This virus relies on human contact."
"The virus has not changed and neither have the basic measures that keep us all protected."
"It is these basic measures that are most important to keep COVID-19 under control."
Remember to wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, to know the safe way to wear a face covering."
"Avoid touching your face, cough into your elbow, reduce your social contacts."
"Keep a physical distance of 2 metres at the top of your mind when you do meet others.”
Additionally 47% of today's cases are associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case.
Finally, 16 have been identified as community transmission.
