Almost 75% of all Covid-19 patients in Ireland had no underlying conditions

Figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre show 1,876 cancer patients developed Covid-19, accounting for 6.6% of cases who have an underlying condition.

New data shows almost three-quarters of all Covid-19 patients in Ireland had no underlying conditions, up from just over half by December.

The data, collected by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, shows 73.1% of Covid-19 patients to January 31 had no chronic illness. Up to December, this figure was 58%.