1,470 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported this evening in the Republic of Ireland.
The five-day average of cases here has fallen to 1,382 – which 16 per cent less than a week ago.
Counties Monaghan, Donegal, Cavan and Leitrim have the highest 14-day incidence rates in the country currently.
367 Covid patients are now in hospitals with the virus – down 17 on yesterday – with 59 in intensive care, which is unchanged.
