Chief Executive Paul Reid led the Health Service Executive's first media briefing for many weeks today, as he and colleagues provided the latest update on Covid-19 in hospitals, testing and tracing and vaccinations.
Here's what we learned: 1. Sticking to the basics Mr Reid's central message to the public today, including for those who are vaccinated, was to stick to the "basics" around public health measures aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
The HSE CEO urged people to make sure hand cleansers are still in work places, that masks are worn properly, and that people keep their distance.
He said the combined effort will make a very real impact. He said: "I think hand on heart, as we saw things improve, the high level of vaccination