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Ian Mangan

Coronavirus Ireland cases today: 53 new infections announced but no deaths reported

A further 53 new coronavirus cases have been announced while no deaths have been reported.

The figures were announced by the National Public Health Emergency Team this evening.

They come as it was announced lockdown restrictions in Co. Kildare would be lifted with immediate effect.

Kildare was placed on lockdown just over three weeks ago along with Laois and Offaly following a spike in cases in the midlands.

While restrictions in Laois and Offaly were lifted two weeks after the announcement, the measures remained in place in Kildare until this evening.

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn speaking at the weekly Covid-19 Briefing at the Department of Health (Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie)

In a statement this afternoon, a Government spokesman said: "The Government has decided today that the specific public health measures introduced in Kildare on 7th August will be lifted with immediate effect.

"Public health measures in the county will be aligned with those introduced nationally on 18th August."

Speaking on the announcement Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said: "I am delighted that today we can lift the extra public health measures in Kildare.

"I am aware that it has been a difficult time for people and businesses in Kildare. Their efforts have saved lives in their communities and across the country.

"Today is a huge milestone. Evidence from Kildare, Laois and Offaly proves that localised measures do work.

"This knowledge will be a key part of our plans as we aim to reduce the spread of Covid-19 while re-opening our society and economy."

Taoiseach Micheal Martin added: "Today’s decision to lift the additional Covid restrictions on County Kildare was only possible because of the people of Kildare - their extra effort, their sacrifices and their patience. And it worked.

"Numbers in Kildare now similar to rest of country. We must all stay vigilant."

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