The Department of Health has reported 994 new cases of Covid-19, nationally.
There are 80 patients in hospital with the disease of whom 22 people are in ICU, this is two more than yesterday.
Earlier, Health Service Executive chief Paul Reid urged the public to be “extremely cautious and protective over the next few weeks”.
Speaking at a media briefing, he said the HSE is on a “higher alert” due to rising case numbers and hospitalisation figures, adding that a surge in cases is already happening.
