The death toll in the Covid-19 pandemic has passed the 4,000 mark after 57 further deaths were reported by the National Public Health Emergency Team on Wednesday evening. It brings to 4,036 the total number of Covid-19 deaths in the pandemic. Nphet also reported 650 new confirmed cases of the disease, bringing to 211,751 the total number of cases in the Republic. There were also 25 new outbreaks reported among vulnerable populations, down from 33 the week before. It brings the total number of fatalities there to 2,105.

Source: The Irish Times February 17, 2021 17:52 UTC