Three counties are now on the brink of Level Three restrictions after a surge in new coronavirus cases.
Waterford, Louth and Donegal have seen a big jump in new infections over the last two weeks.
One of the biggest considerations for health officials when deciding on new lockdowns is the 14-day incidence rate of confirmed cases per 100,000 population.
Dublin was recommended for further measures when it hit an incidence of approximately 80 to 100.
And now three more counties are at risk of a 'local lockdown' after reporting a similar rate over the last two weeks.
Donegal is the second hardest-hit county in the country now, with an incidence of 106.2 following 169 new cases over the last 14 days.
This is followed by Waterford on 98.1, and then Louth on 97.8.
A number of other counties including Kildare (68.8), Offaly (62.9) and Wicklow (68.1) also have seen a concerning growth.
Dublin meanwhile remains the hardest-hit area in Ireland in the latest figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.
The capital has an overall incidence of 136.9, but Dublin North West has a staggering rate of 196.9.
Similarly high numbers have been seen in Dublin North Central (157.2), Dublin West (148.1), Dublin South West (146.7) and Dublin South East (143.9).
Here is the latest breakdown from the HPSC:
