Covid-19 Update: Fri. 27th Nov. 2020 – 7 Deaths – 206 New Cases

7 Killer Covid-19 virus cases in Co. Tipperary

The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that there have been sadly 7 deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 2,043.

There are 206 new additional cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 71,699.

Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 7 are in Tipperary (1485 cases in Co. Tipperary to date, per RTE Location breakdown as of 25th November); 64 are located in Dublin; 23 in Limerick; 20 in Donegal; 18 in Cork; 14 in Louth; 14 in Meath; with the remaining 46 cases located across 17 counties.

This evening there are 248 patients with coronavirus in Irish hospitals with 35 people in intensive care units, (ICU’s).

Other Covid-19 News
From next Tuesday, the entire country will move to Level 3 in the Covid-19 plan, with some modifications.

Some of the easing restrictions sanctioned by the Irish government

The population are required to continue to stay within their county, other than for work, education or other essential purposes, but were possible, people should continue to work from home.
‘Wet pubs’ will not reopen.
Households are asked not mix with other households outside their bubble until Christmas week.
Higher education should remain online.
People should now wear face coverings outdoors on busy streets, inside crowded workplaces and in places of worship.
Hotels and guesthouses may reopen, with services limited to residents only.
Non-essential retail and services will be allowed to resume.
Weddings with up to 25 guests will be permitted, as will funerals with up to 25 mourners.
Places of worship will reopen, as will museums, galleries, cinemas, gyms and swimming pools.
Gatherings of 15 people may take place outdoors where non-contact is possible.