The Health Service Executive has reported a further small reduction in the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospitals.
There were 172 patients with the disease in hospital last night, down seven on earlier in the day. The majority of acute hospitals are now dealing with fewer than ten cases each, while the number of patients in intensive care also remains stable at 47.
The five-day moving average of cases reported by the National Public Health Emergency Team is now 380, down on the average of 396 cases a day, a week ago.
The reducing trends will be important as the Government considers the further lifting of restrictions, with outdoor sports facilities such as pitches, golf and tennis courts, able to reopen from Monday. Latest