The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospitals has eased further, according to latest figures from the Health Service Executive.
Last night there were 642 cases in hospitals, a reduction of 51. The numbers of patients with the virus in intensive care units remains stable at 149.
Meanwhile, changes have been made to the vaccination roll-out strategy, with higher priority for those with underlying medical conditions, that put them at risk if they catch Covid-19.
After the over 70s are vaccinated, those aged 16 to 69 years at very high risk of disease or death will be given the vaccine.