29/05/2020 Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health,pictured this evening (Friday 29th May) at a Covid -19 update press conference at the Department of Health.....Picture Colin Keegan, Collins DublinA further two people with coronavirus have died, bringing the death toll to 1,714. The Health Protection and Surveillance Centre has been notified of an additional 13 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 25,368 cases in Ireland. The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread. Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “The importance of people exercising their own judgement and taking personal responsibility in protecting themselves and others cannot be overstated at this crucial point in the pandemic.

Source: Irish Independent June 19, 2020 16:30 UTC