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Covid-19: Two further deaths, 21 additional cases

The death toll now stands at 1,753 people
The death toll now stands at 1,753 people

There have been two more deaths from coronavirus, the Department of Health has confirmed, along with 21 further confirmed cases.

The death toll now stands at 1,753 people.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre says there have now been a total of 25,750 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.

One death and one case have been denotified, the centre said.

The HSE said it is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said: "Arming ourselves with knowledge is the best defence we have against Covid-19.

"Make sure you know the symptoms - cough, fever, shortness of breath, loss of smell/taste – and act quickly in isolating and phoning your GP as early as possible if you experience them.

"Do not adopt a wait-and-see approach.

"Once again, we must each play our part in stemming the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland - follow the public health advice, reduce your social contacts, keep a distance of two metres and plan to see others outdoors where possible, do not organise or attend house parties and wear a face covering when in shops or on public transport.

"Let's not lose sight of our collective goal: to suppress Covid-19 in the community and thereby protect our health, that of our loved ones, and that of the most vulnerable across our society."