*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.

Thursday, March 31st

An additional 5,252 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,459,425.

In addition, 6,489 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

As of 8am today, there were currently 1,535 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 58 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,753 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 37,435 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, March 30th

An additional 5,381 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,454,182.

In addition, 7,127 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

As of 8am today, there were currently 1,610 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 59 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,740 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 37,373 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, March 29th

An additional 5,962 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,448,812.

In addition, 8,587 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

As of 8am today, there were currently 1,605 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 50 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,730 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 37,184 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, March 28th

An additional 5,263 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,442,877.

In addition, 6,466 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

On Saturday 26 March, the HPSC was notified of 7,754 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 7,706* people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

On Sunday 27 March, the HPSC was notified of 6,940 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 5,432* 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 1,624 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 54 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,721 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 37,080 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, March 25th

An additional 9,324 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,422,945.

In addition, 10,542 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 1,466 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 55 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,710 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 36,546 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, March 24th

An additional 8,910 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,413,798.

In addition, 14,215 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 1,425 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 53 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,693 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 36,341 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, March 23rd

An additional 7,038 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,404,929.

In addition, 14,060 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 1,395 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 55 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,685 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 36,112 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, March 22nd

An additional 7,729 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,397,906.

In addition, 15,873 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 1,338 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 61 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,680 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 35,870 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, March 21st

An additional 4,024 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,390,177.

In addition, 10,631 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

On Thursday 17 March, the HPSC was notified of 5,231 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 8,322* people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

On Friday 18 March, the HPSC was notified of 5,628 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 6,313* people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

On Saturday 19 March, the HPSC was notified of 4,787 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 6,774* people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

On Sunday 20 March, the HPSC was notified of 5,067 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 7,177* 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 1,308 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 49 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,664 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 35,758 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, March 16th

An additional 5,425 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,365,467.

In addition, 8,644 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 1,081 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 44 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,638 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 35,011 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, March 15th

An additional 6,284 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,360,017.

In addition, 9,735 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 1,047 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 42 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,624 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 34,818 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, March 14th

An additional 2,100 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,353,733.

In addition, 7,271 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

On Saturday 12 March, the HPSC was notified of 4,400 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 6,853* people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

On Sunday 13 March, the HPSC was notified of 5,475 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 5,791* 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 1,042 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 42 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,611 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 34,818 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, March 11th

An additional 9,186 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,332,701.

In addition, 6,752 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 957 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 41 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,611 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 34,421 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, March 10th

An additional 4,065 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,332,701.

In addition, 7,617 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 877 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 41 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,590 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 34,261 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, March 9th

An additional 1,715 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,328,644.

In addition, 7,355 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 829 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 47 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,578 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 34,055 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, March 8th

An additional 4,423 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,326,946.

In addition, 6,957 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 803 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 51 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,571 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 34,042 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, March 7th

An additional 2,383 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,322,591.

In addition, 4,760 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

On Saturday 5th March, the HPSC was notified of 3,904 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 4,014* people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.

On Sunday 6th March, the HPSC was notified of 1,254 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 3,537* 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 808 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 47 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,570 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 33,945 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, March 4th

An additional 4,033 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,315,138.

In addition, 4,304 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 670 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 43 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,527 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 33,682 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, March 3rd

An additional 4,042 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,311,105.

In addition, 4,746 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 661 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 46 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,527 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 33,682 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, March 2nd

An additional 3,342 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,307,062.

In addition, 4,352 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 653 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 46 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,521 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 33,597 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, March 1st

An additional 3,300 new cases have been identified nationally bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland since the outbreak began to *1,303,720.

In addition, 4,771 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 616 people with Covid-19 in hospitals in Ireland, 48 of whom are in ICU.

There have been *6,508 deaths nationally associated with the virus to date. *The figure includes “probable and possible” deaths.

A total of 33,504 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Clare since the beginning of the pandemic.

*All data is provisional and subject to ongoing validation.

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