Health officials have announced 683 new cases of the coronavirus in Ireland today.
That brings the total number of cases in the country since the pandemic began to 232,164.
There have also been 18 further deaths from COVID-19 in the country.
So far, 4,628 people have sadly lost their lives as a result of the disease.
308 of today's cases are located in Dublin.
The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
The COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of COVID-19 in the community.
Of the deaths reported today, 6 occurred in March, 7 in February and 5 in January.
Of the cases notified today:
- 324 are men / 359 are women
- 75% are under 45 years of age
- The median age is 32 years old
- 308 in Dublin, 68 in Donegal, 49 in Kildare, 35 in Meath, 30 in Offaly and the remaining 193 cases are spread across 21 other counties
As of 8am today, 329 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 76 are in ICU. 18 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours.
As of March 21st 2021, 680,015 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Ireland:
- 495,824 people have received their first dose
- 184,191 people have received their second dose
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