Coronavirus deaths in the Republic of Ireland have increased by 16 patients, officials confirmed on Monday night.The average age of the latest patients to have died from the disease is 81.
And health officials have confirmed a further 370 new cases of the virus have been identified in the country up to 1pm on Monday afternoon. Dublin has seen the highest number of cases in the country with 2,692 people in the county contracting coronavirus - 55% of the total cases confirmed in Ireland.Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan, said: "Our research shows overall level of worry remains high at 7 out of 10 but has not increased significantly since the middle of March, despite the introduction of more restrictive measures.
Dr. Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer HSE, said: "Our Healthcare system has been preparing for a surge in COVID-19 cases but it is important to remind people that our hospitals continue to carry out all emergency and essential activity."
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