More than 9,000 who tested positive for Covid-19 have recovered

The Department of Health outlined the recovery statistics for the first time today.

A HSE sign encouraging Social Distancing is seen behind two seagulls in Howth, Dublin. Pic: PA

More than 9,000 people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Ireland have now recovered, official figures indicate.

Statistics from the Department of Health show that 8,377 people have recovered in the community while 856 of those in hospital have also recovered.