There were no further deaths from Covid-19 today and the number of new cases recorded was 18, the Department of Health has confirmed.
The total number of cases recorded in the country now stands at 25,527.
In a statement the National Public Health Emergency Team said that the HSE is trying to identify anyone who has been in contact with the new cases.
The statement added: “As of midnight Saturday 4th July, the HPSC has been notified of 18 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 25,527 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
“The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
“The COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of Covid-19 in the community.”
Shortly before the latest figures were announced Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said the Government will look at implementing new measures to improve the country’s responsiveness during the pandemic, including targeted testing of passengers at airports.
He said further protocols will need to be introduced, including testing in airports.
Gardai are carrying out inspections of pubs this weekend over concerns coronavirus restrictions are not always being followed.
Plans to list countries which is it safe to travel to will be delayed to later this month.
Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan has stepped down from his post to look after his terminally ill wife.
Ireland is "weeks away" from a second wave of coronavirus after scenes similar to an All Ireland final day, a GP has said.
Dr Maitiu O Tuathail drove through Dublin's city centre on Saturday night and described it as "absolutely rammed".
The doctor believes Ireland could be headed for a second wave as a result which he described as a major kick to frontline workers.
Speaking on RTÉ Radio One’s Brendan O’Connor show this morning, Dr Maitiu O Tuathail said: "After last night, I really think we’re weeks away from a second wave."
The doctor added it was a "slap in the face to those who’ve broken their backs to keep the country working".
Simon Harris has also condemned the scenes in Dublin on Saturday and asked people to "cop on".
The Minister tweeted: "C’mon everyone. We’ve come too far to go back. Great to see our economy reopened and social life resuming but let’s keep using our cop on and common sense.
"We owe it to each other, to those families who have lost loved ones, to the local business we want to keep open and to our kids."
The Licensed Vinters Association have released a statement slamming the behaviour this morning.
A spokesperson said: "Unfortunately scenes like this have been taking place over the last few weekends in Dublin city centre. We are reminding pubs who are serving takeout of their responsibilities.
"Legal advice issued by the Gardaí in May said that any drinks purchased as takeaways must be consumed more than 100 metres from the pub which sold the alcohol. The advice also indicated the Gardaí have the power to confiscate drink being consumed on the road or in a public place."
