Revealed: Counties with highest rate of Covid-related deaths, six years on from pandemic outbreakWhile virus has not gone away, immunity and vaccination are keeping cases downIreland has suffered over 9,800 Covid-related deaths over the six years since the start of the pandemicEilish O'Regan Today at 06:30Ireland has suffered over 9,800 Covid-related deaths in the six years since the start of the pandemic, with the highest rate seen in Mayo.

Source: Irish Independent February 28, 2026 09:53 UTC