A further 23,281 people have tested positive for Covid 19 today.
This is the highest ever daily figure since the pandemic started.
There are 656 people being treated in hospital with Covid-19 with 85 of these people in hospital.
Ireland’s Covid-19 testing system is continuing to come under pressure with no PCR test appointments available in Donegal or anywhere in the country this morning.
The Government has changed its advice to people seeking a PCR test to confirm they have Covid-19.
Those aged between four and 39 are now being asked to take regular antigen tests if they have symptoms of the virus.
If they receive a positive antigen test, they should then book a PCR test to confirm they have coronavirus.
If they have repeated ‘not detected’ antigen tests, they should still self-isolate for 48 hours after their symptoms have gone.