An additional 432 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ireland with 111 in Dublin.
Health chiefs have also announced one further death from the killer bug.
The death toll from the virus now stands at 1,811 while there have been 38,973 infections since the outbreak began.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan, said it is "essential" the entire country pulled together to stop the spread of the virus.
He added: "Every one of us has the power to interrupt the spread of this virus and now is a vital time to use it.
“Focus on what you can do; wash your hands regularly, wear a face covering, keep your distance from others, avoid crowds, limit your social network, know the symptoms and what to do if you experience them or are a close contact of a confirmed case.”
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronan Glynn said: “If you experience a cough, fever, shortness of breath, loss of sense of taste or smell please isolate and phone you GP without delay.
"Do not go to work and try not to interact with others. This is a vital action if we are to break the chains of transmission.”
Of the cases notified today;
- 218 are men / 214 are women
- 62% are under 45 years of age
- 48% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case
- 60 cases have been identified as community transmission
- 111 in Dublin, 51 in Donegal, 41 in Cork, 32 in Clare and the remaining 197 are located across 20 counties.
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