The most up-to-date figures show the national 14-day incidence rate of the virus at 450 cases per 100,000 population. The worst affected county is Monaghan where the 14-day incidence rate is 1,275.5. In Clare, there were 408 new cases identified, giving an incidence rate of 343.4 while in Tipperary the rate is now 403.6 with 644 new cases. Ten hospitals including University Hospital Kerry (UHK) did not have any empty beds. Munster hospitals, University Hospital Kerry and University Hospital Limerick, had 10 cases each.

Source: Irish Examiner September 09, 2021 09:11 UTC