That's 40% of the total.
40 per cent of people tested for Covid-19 last week were under the age of 18.
The HSE carried out nearly 177,000 tests, and about 70,000 were on children.
1,423 new cases of the virus were confirmed here yesterday, while the five-day moving average is 1,330.
National lead for testing and tracing, Niamh O'Beirne, says last week was a very busy week for Covid swabbing.
Niamh O'Beirne, says the demand has increased recently
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Reactions From Maynooth Students As Leaving Certificate Results Released
This cohort of students were in sixth class or first year during COVID and would’ve started secondary school during restrictions.
"Government Making Our Lives Hugely Difficult": Pressure Mounts On HSE To Approve Friedreich's Ataxia Drug
The progressive neuro muscular disease causes nerve damage, muscle weakness and mobility loss.
Government Leaders Agree To Not Increase Excise Duty For Fuel Next Month
Those reductions were due to be phased out on a gradual basis between now and the end of the year
Over 600 Extra Yearly Places Announced For Third Level Healthcare Courses
The news will allow extra spaces every year across nursing, midwifery, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and veterinary medicine.
Four Men Arrested Over Numerous Burglaries During Garda Operation In West Dublin
They were detained yesterday (20 August) on the M50
Over 70,000 Students To Receive Leaving Certificate Results Today
Results are available at 10am
Irish Rail Re-Introducing Tea Trolleys For Dublin/Galway Services As Part Of Pilot Project
Irish Rail admits it has been "frustrating" this has been limited to the Dublin to Cork or Belfast routes
TikTok Declines Oireachtas Invite Amid Criticism Over Dangerous Driving Videos
The subsidies, which were introduced in April, are due to be phased out from next month.
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