The coronavirus has claimed two more lives in the Republic of Ireland in the past 24 hours.
And there have been 22 new cases of the deadly bug recorded, according to the Department of Health.
Nine of these infections involved people who were under the age of 35.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has reminded the public that the virus can affect anyone of any background.
Speaking today, he said: “Of the 22 confirmed cases we are reporting to you today, 9 of these were diagnosed in people under the age of 35.
"It is important for us all to remember that COVID-19 is a disease that can affect everyone, of any age or background.
"No one should feel that this is a disease that does not affect them.”
The death toll from the coroanvirus here now stands at 1,715.
There have been a total of 25,374 infections recorded in the Republic.
Dr Holohan added: "This virus is highly infectious and, as a result, the return of widespread community transmission remains a very real risk.
"To protect us all, especially our oldest and most vulnerable, personal preventative behaviours such as good and frequent hand washing, social distancing and respiratory etiquette remain as crucial as they were at the outset of this crisis.”
Earlier on Saturday, it was announced that Northern Ireland saw no rise in Covid-19 infections.
However, the health department in the North did recorded one further death, bringing the death toll there to 545.
