There have been 1,015 cases of Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health. The number of people with Covid-19 who are receiving treatment in hospital is up one to 178.
29 of these patients are being treated in intensive care units - an increase of two from yesterday. The Chief Medical Officer has urged people with Covid-19 symptoms to stay at home, even if they are vaccinated. "Public health doctors around the country are reporting that outbreaks are being notified to them that originated in symptomatic people attending workplaces, or eating out, or visiting friends," Dr Tony Holohan said. "Please remember that you should stay at home if you have symptoms even if you are vaccinated, because you could still transmit Covid-19." He said