No increase in Mayo Covid cases

WITH 40 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed nationally yesterday (Tuesday), Mayo has seen no increase in its virus figures.

The number of cases for the county remains unchanged at 576.

No new deaths were reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

The HSE is working to identify contacts affected patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.

Dr. Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said the latest cases are spread across a range of different settings and age groups. Three-quarters of cases are under 45 years of age, with a median age of 33 years.

At least half of the cases were known close contacts of other confirmed cases.

He commented: "It remains vital that if a person is concerned that they have been in contact with a confirmed case or is experiencing symptoms associated with Covid-19, that they isolate and come forward for testing without delay."