With a new lockdown believed to be imminent, figures show there have been over 38,000 reported cases of covid 19, 24,000 are believed to have recovered, and 1,810 deaths associated with the disease. Means around 12,000 people in Ireland are covid positive, 134 currently in hospital and 22 said to be virus patients in intensive care. According to recent news, Donegal, Monaghan and Dublin are statistically high in cases. May indicate entrance from the uk, if so, stringent measures such as a shrinking green list and punishing restrictions for hotels, aviation and many businesses won’t be enough to curtail the virus. Leads to questions about the long term consequences of inaction.
The age range of affected individuals is now lower with 74% reportedly under 45 years. With regard to Dublin, .23% of central/north Dubliners are said to have covid. Smokers may be susceptible to the virus. Contraband cigarettes, not believed to be passable with regard to health and safety could attract viruses. Other drugs too, often contain viruses which attract similar detail.