*The Department of Health confirmed on January 28th, that Covid-19 figures will only be reported between Monday and Friday. Reporting of cases on Mondays will take account of weekend figures.

Monday, February 28th

An additional 2,277 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,300,422.

In addition, 3,642 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

On Saturday 26th February, the HPSC was notified of 3,635 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 3,147 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

On Sunday 27th February, the HPSC was notified of 2,338 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 2,819 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

As of 8am today, there were currently 610 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 47 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,497 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 33,413 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Friday, February 25th

An additional 4,335 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,292,243.

In addition, 3,621 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

As of 8am today, there were currently 629 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 53 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,471 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 33,190 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Thursday, February 24th

An additional 3,763 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,287,908.

In addition, 3,961 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

As of 8am today, there were currently 610 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 55 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,471 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 33,190 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Wednesday, February 23rd

An additional 4,158 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,284,179.

In addition, 3,900 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

As of 8am today, there were currently 593 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 54 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,460 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 33,119 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Tuesday, February 22nd

An additional 3,294 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,280,058.

In addition, 4,060 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

As of 8am today, there were currently 608 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 54 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,452 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 33,052 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Monday, February 21st

An additional 3,473 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,276,795.

In addition, 2,865 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

On Saturday 19th February, the HPSC was notified of 4,847 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 3,076 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

On Sunday 20th February, the HPSC was notified of 3,351 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 2,574 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

As of 8am today, there were currently 634 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 52 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,417 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 32,735 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Friday, February 18th

An additional 4,821 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,265,124.

In addition, 3,772 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There are currently 591 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 57 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,417 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 32,735 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Thursday, February 17th

An additional 5,035 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,260,329.

In addition, 4,406 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There are currently 639 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 58 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,402 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 32,616 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Wednesday, February 16th

An additional 5,268 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,261,298.

In addition, 4,613 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There are currently 631 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 62 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,399 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 32,432 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Tuesday, February 15th

An additional 4,160 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,256,030.

In addition, 3,655 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There are currently 635 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 63 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,390 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 32,432 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Monday, February 14th

An additional 3,494 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,255,571.

In addition, 3,609 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There are currently 614 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 64 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,291 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

On Saturday 12 February, the HPSC was notified of 4,940 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 3,650 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

On Sunday 13 February, the HPSC was notified of 4,331 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 2,950 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

A total of 32,432 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Friday, February 11th

An additional 6,618 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,242,906.

In addition, 4,445 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

There are currently 614 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 64 of whom are in ICU.

A total of 32,232 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

Thursday, February 10th

An additional 5,649 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,236,288.

In addition, 5,387 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

There are currently 595 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 63 of whom are in ICU.

Wednesday, February 9th

An additional 5,677 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,230,539.

In addition, 5,578 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There have been *6,228 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 32,323 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic. *No updated figure has been provided since December 24th.

There are currently 627 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 68 of whom are in ICU.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Tuesday, February 8th

An additional 3,780 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,224,862.

In addition, 5,585 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There have been *6,228 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 32,232 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic. *No updated figure has been provided since December 24th.

There are currently 646 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 72 of whom are in ICU.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Monday, February 7th

An additional 3,975 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,221,082.

In addition, 4,478 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

On Saturday 5 February, the HPSC was notified of 6,260 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 4,717 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

On Sunday 6 February, the HPSC was notified of 4,933 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 3,803 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There have been *6,228 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 31,417 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

There are currently 643 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 73 of whom are in ICU.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Friday, February 4th

An additional 6,697 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,205,914.

In addition, 5,639 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There have been *6,228 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 31,188 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

There are currently 597 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 66 of whom are in ICU.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Thursday, February 3rd

An additional 6,061 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,199,217.

In addition, 6,814 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There have been *6,228 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 30,889 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

There are currently 609 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 63 of whom are in ICU.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Wednesday, February 2nd

An additional 5,940 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,193,156.

In addition, 6,620 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There have been *6,228 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 30,837 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

There are currently 630 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 65 of whom are in ICU.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

Tuesday, February 1st

An additional 4,208 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,187,216.

In addition, 6,410 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There have been *6,136 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 30,701 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

There are currently 624 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 66 of whom are in ICU.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

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