A further 431 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed this evening.
Meanwhile 58 people remain in hospital, 22 of which are in ICU.
The figures were confirmed by the Department of Health this afternoon.
With the vaccine rollout ramping up at an impressive pace there has been a huge drop in deaths and hospitalisations across the country.
Meanwhile infections remain relatively low despite the fact that the country has begun its reopening from lockdown.
Speaking on Friday evening, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn issued a warning about the concerning level of Covid rates in Co. Limerick.
He said: "The profile of COVID-19 has continued to improve nationally over the last week. While incidence in Limerick, in particular, remains very high (879 cases over the past fortnight) it is clear that there has been a concerted effort by all to arrest this pattern."
Glynn has called on people in Limerick to continue adhering to the correct healthcare guidelines and social distancing protocols.
The Deputy CMO said: "However, over the coming days, it remains very important that people nationally, but particularly in Limerick, continue to adhere to core protective measures-meet outdoors, avoid crowds, keep distance from others & come forward for testing if you have any concerns.
"Continued adherence to public health advice, along with our excellent uptake of the vaccine continues to give great hope and is one more example of the vast majority of people acting in solidarity with one another. Please take the Covid vaccine when it is offered to you."
