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Covid-19: 1,345 new cases, 105 people in hospital

There are 105 people in hospital, 21 of whom are in ICU
There are 105 people in hospital, 21 of whom are in ICU

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,345 new cases of Covid-19. There are 105 people in hospital, 21 of whom are in ICU.

Daily case numbers may change due to future data review, validation and update.

In Northern Ireland, 1,520 positive cases were confirmed and one death has been reported in the past 24 hours.

The latest figures come as bars and restaurants prepare to restart indoor dining on Monday.

Final regulations are expected to be signed off tomorrow.

The EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) will be the primary evidence for proof of immunity when going into a pub, restaurant, café or food court to access indoor hospitality.

Under 18s who are accompanied by a parent/guardian do not require proof of immunity.

Separately the name and contact number of each customer (over 18) must be taken for contact tracing purposes. Under 18s are not required to provide details for contact tracing purposes.


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Paul Reid, Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive, has said that over 50,000 vaccines were administered again yesterday.

"Just a reminder to anyone at any age over 18 that you can still register," he said in a post on Twitter.

"If you are fully vaccinated you have high levels of protection against being hospitalised or ICU. Let's turn the tide on the Delta variant."

Elsewhere, thousands of anti-lockdown protesters have gathered in Australia's two largest cities today, with several arrested in Sydney after violent clashes with police.

A group charged mounted officers while throwing pot plants and bottles, as opponents of Sydney's month-long stay-at-home orders took to the streets.

Anti-vaccination protesters and other demonstrators against Covid-19 restrictions clashed with the police in central Paris, France today, leading anti-riot forces to use teargas, BTM Television reported.

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Beyond Paris, protests were expected to take place in cities such as Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes and Toulouse as French lawmakers are due to vote this weekend on a bill drafted by the governement aimed at setting up a health pass and mandatory vaccination for health workers