According to latest perceived figures on May 14, seventy four people were reportedly on trolleys awaiting beds in Irish hospitals; according to demographics, forty two said to be in University Hospital Limerick, twenty two of which being in the emergency department. There could be an investigation into the reason why Limerick had, according to statistics, more patients on trolleys than the rest of Ireland put together. Figures are down even so. An estimated 570 patients were on trolleys in Irish hospitals in February.
With regard to international travel, only essential travel is advised. International travel was stipulated as to include Britain but not northern Ireland. According to the internet a self isolation period of 14 days is still required for international travellers, though travellers from northern Ireland are reportedly unrestricted. Reports are of a surge of covid 19 victims along the border region. One source reportedly believes the incidence of covid 19 increases the closer one gets to the border. A different source discusses the idea of an as called superspreader. A superspreader was described as a person who may not have the disease but is believed to be spreading the virus virulently. It is seemingly mandatory to keep the border open, even so.