A total of 1,271 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported this evening.
As of 8am today, 297 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 59 are in ICU.
Meanwhile, the number of Covid-19 deaths to have happened in Ireland in September is the highest it has been since March.
In the week up to last Tuesday, there were 17 deaths reported as a result of Covid-19.
For the entire month of September, 102 deaths were reported.
The mean age of those who died was 76-years-old.
With these latest figures, the total number of people in Ireland to die from Covid-19 now stands at 5,249.
Of those fatalities, 86% had underlying health conditions.
The latest figures from September 29 shows another 1,453 cases have tested positive for Covid-19. 297 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 60 are in ICU.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said; “Throughout the pandemic, we have seen Irish people make extraordinary efforts to drive down incidence of Covid-19 by following the public health advice.
"More recently, the response to Ireland’s vaccination programme has been heartening, and now just under 91% of the population aged 16 years and older are fully protected through vaccination. Our collective efforts have protected thousands of people from experiencing the worst outcomes from Covid-19.
"As more of the activities we enjoy become available to us this week, it is important that we continue this national effort to break the chains of transmission of Covid-19. Vaccination remains our best means of protection and, if vaccination is available to you, then I strongly encourage you to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible."
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