One further death from Covid-19 recorded with 21 new cases confirmed

Members of the public wearing facemasks in Dublin. Yesterday the Government decided that masks would be mandatory in indoor settings from Monday. Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Health Protection Service Centre (HPSC) confirmed the death along with 21 new Covid-19 cases.

Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team

The @hpscireland has today been informed that 1 person with #COVID19 has died.

There has now been a total of 1,749 #COVID19 related deaths in Ireland.

— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 16, 2020