27 further deaths from Covid-19 with 156 new cases confirmed

A further 27 people with Covid-19 have died, it has been confirmed this evening.
27 further deaths from Covid-19 with 156 new cases confirmed
Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin
Fri, 08 May, 2020 - 18:59
Michelle McGlynn

A further 27 people with Covid-19 have died, it has been confirmed this evening.

This brings the total number of Covi-19 related fatalities to 1,429.

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