Figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) for the two weeks from October 27 to November 9 show that Buncrana in Donegal continues to have the highest 14-day incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ireland.
The data shows the number of people infected per 100,000 of the population by area and the Donegal town has almost four times the national average.
With the country now observing Level 5 restrictions, the national rate has been falling and it's currently at 135 per 100,000, down from its highest figure of 310 cases.
However, Buncrana recorded a rate of 536.5 cases per 100,000. Despite this high figure, it still represents an improvement in the area from almost 595 cases on November 2.
The second-highest rate was also recorded in Donegal, with Letterkenny registering a rate of 409.5 cases per 100,000.
In terms of counties, Donegal has the highest 14-day incidence rate between October 29 and November 11 with 281 per 100,000. Limerick was the second-highest on 197.5, with Roscommon (172) and Westmeath (167.8) also showing worrying figures.
The counties with the lowest rates were Wexford (49.4), Leitrim (53.1), Wicklow (72.3) and Kildare (93.9).
The data is recorded according to local electoral areas of which there are 31 in Dublin and a total of 166 nationally.
In Dublin, the areas with the highest incidence rates were Tallaght South (310.2), Swords (288.1) and Ballymun-Finglas (272.2).
On the opposite end of the spectrum in the capital were Killiney-Shankill (47.3), Blackrock (68.2) and Dundrum with (69.4).
Some of the other areas around Ireland that recorded some of the lowest 14-day incidence rates included Rosslare in Wexford (32.5), Carrickmacross-Castleblayney in Monaghan (32.7) and Baltinglass in Wicklow (34.4).
Meanwhile, other areas with high rates included Listowel in Kerry (404.5), Newcastle West in Co Limerick (331.9) and Cardonagh in Donegal (312.4).
Speaking at his most recent press conference, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, said there is still time for Donegal’s COVID-19 figures to improve in the coming weeks to allow it to move out of the Level 5 restrictions in December.
"Not every part of the country has experienced the same reductions in disease incidence. For example, Donegal's 14- day incidence is at 281 per 100,000, compared to the national average of 135 per 100,000. The country as a whole can succeed in suppressing this disease to low levels in the coming weeks.
"We have achieved a great deal of suppression over the Level 5 period, the coming weeks offer us an opportunity to drive transmission down further," he said.
Dr Holohan also said there was still time for "significant improvements to take place" on Donegal's COVID levels.
You can find the exact COVID-19 14-day incidence rates per 100,000 population in your local area here.
