An additional 307 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Ireland by health bosses this evening.
It has also been announced that one more person has sadly died from the virus.
The death toll from the deadly bug now stands at 1,778 while there have been a total of 30,080 confirmed cases in the country since the outbreak of the global pandemic.
Dr Ronan Glynn revealed that 182 of today's cases are in Dublin with many coming through community transmission.
He said: “182 of today’s cases are located in Dublin and at least 44 of these are associated with community transmission.
“I urge everyone to follow the public health advice and keep your distance. Do not underestimate the risks associated with any of your interactions, including with your family, friends or work colleagues. Now is not a time to let down your guard – assume that you or those that you meet may be infectious and act accordingly.”
Of the cases notified today;
- 160 are men / 146 are women
- 73% are under 45 years of age
- 64% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case
- 72 cases have been identified as community transmission
- 182 in Dublin, 25 in Kildare, 19 in Limerick, 15 in Wexford, 15 in Louth, 8 in Wicklow, 6 in Galway, 6 in Clare, 6 in Kilkenny and the remaining 25 cases are located in Cavan, Cork, Donegal, Kerry, Longford, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath.
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