CSO stats show 77% of all confirmed Covid-19 deaths were in Leinster

Almost nine-out-of-ten people here who died from Covid-19 were suffering from an underlying illness, while those aged over 65 make up 90% of deaths related to the virus.

Those aged over 80 have been disproportionately hit by the virus outbreak. Despite making up only 3% of the population, the age group accounts for 14% of the total number of cases reported.