The number of Covid patients in hospital has risen to 193, with 28 in intensive care.
The second highest number of Covid-19 cases in over six months has been reported today.
There are 1,491 new infections.
The number of Covid patients in hospital has risen to 193, the highest since April, with 28 in intensive care.
The Chief Medical Officer, Tony Holohan, is encouraging people to risk-assess their weekend plans - and not to become complacent.
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