314 patients are in hospital with the virus.
Health officials are reporting 1,688 new cases of covid-19 today.
There has been an 18 percent increase in the number of people in hospital with Covid-19 in the space of 24 hours.
314 are receiving treatment as of this morning, an increase of 55 compared to the same period yesterday.
59 people are in ICU, up 5 over the same period.
HSE Chief Executive, Paul Reid, says the threat posed by the virus remains "very real".
Midlands Communities Challenged To Walk 100km For Jack And Jill Families
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Laois Charity Fashion Show To Raise Funds For Special School And Meals On Wheels
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Local Link Plans Major Expansion Of Midlands Bus Services
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Laois First Responders Launch Defibrillator Fundraising Campaign
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Westmeath Councillors Criticise Exclusion From Housing Minister Meeting
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Triple Lock Set For Fresh Dáil Debate This Autumn
Supporters of military neutrality want the existing three-step approval process to remain unchanged.
Midlands Hotel Becomes Football Clubs Official Hotel Partner
Radisson Blu Athlone’s General Manager Fergus O’Donovan says they are delighted.
ESB Networks Recruiting Up To 100 Qualified Electricians Nationwide
Successful candidates will join a highly skilled workforce.
