Coronoavirus: Republic of Ireland coronarvirus cases rise by 54 – BBC News, BBC News

        

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The Irish government has confirmed 90 new cases of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland.

Monday’s figures bring the total number of confirmed cases to 320

Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar has said it could be expected there will be , confirmed cases by the end of March.

Seven new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Northern Ireland on Monday, bringing the total cases there to 90

Two people have died from Covid – 29 in the Republic of Ireland , and Mr Varadkar said the country would be dealing with the emergency for months to come.

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                       

Monday’s figures represented the biggest daily rise in the country since the crisis began.

Speaking at a press briefing on Monday evening, the taoiseach said the country could expect a 30% increase in cases of the coronavirus every day.

Most will not need to be treated in hospital, he said, but some will require ICU critical care.

Recruitment drive

The Irish Minister for Health Simon Harris said a massive national healthcare recruitment campaign would be launched on Tuesday.

He said: “We will hire everybody that we can to work in the Irish health service.”

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“This pandemic cannot be wished away. It’s going to have a massive impact.

“Each and every single one of us has a part to play. The number of cases is going to rise and rise and rise over the coming days and weeks. “

The Republic of Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said the next seven days would be “vital” in Ireland’s ongoing battle to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Trinity College Dublin announced on Monday night that almost all students living on campus would have to leave by 20: (local time on Tuesday.

It said it was aware of at least eight cases of coronavirus at the university.

Earlier, new restrictions for travelers coming into the Republic of Ireland from overseas were announced.

Everyone, including Irish residents, entering the country from overseas were told to restrict their movements for days if they are not showing any symptoms.

The adv Ice does not apply to people entering the country from Northern Ireland.

It also does not apply to essential categories of supply chain workers such as pilots, hauliers and maritime staff.

Mr Harris also said the National Public Health Emergency Team had recommended all Irish residents avoided all non-essential travel overseas until (March.)