358 New Cases Of Covid 19 Reported Today.

Tuesday, 18 May 2021 17:29

Cyber attack on the HSE means virus fatality information isn't available.

Health officials are reporting a further 358 Covid-19 cases.

However the number of people who've died with the virus hasn't been published.

It follows the recent cyber attacks on the HSE and Department of Health.

102 covid patients are in hospital, of which 39 are in ICU.

As of midnight, Monday 17th May, the @hpscireland has been notified of 358* confirmed cases of #COVID19.

39 in ICU. 102 in hospital.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) May 18, 2021

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