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Ireland's Infection Rate Highest In The World For The Past Week

The Revenue Commissioners customs cutter, RCC Faire, seen in Dun Laoghaire harbour, Dublin, during Level 5 Covid-19 lockdown. Ireland has the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the world after more than 45,700 cases were recorded in the State last week. This evening, the Department of Health reported 4,929 new Covid-19 cases and 8 deaths for the Republic of Ireland. A record number of 1,582 Covid-19 patients were in hospital. The number of people in intensive care is up by 21 to 146. On Monday, 11 January, 2021, in Dublin, Ireland., Dublin, during Level 5 Covid-19 lockdown. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #6342404
Date taken: 11 January 2021
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Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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