The Department of Health has confirmed the deaths of 10 more people diagnosed with Covid-19, and a further 255 new cases. It brings the total number of deaths in Ireland to 19.
To date, 13 males and 6 females with the virus have died. The median age among those is 79. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus now stands at 1,819. Read more:Temporary mortuaries to deal with expected deathsStudent nurses will be paid during Covid-19 crisisLive: Nation applauds healthcare workers facing Covid-19 Around 80% of cases of Covid-19 will be a mild to moderate illness, close to 14% have severe disease and around 6% are critical.