Some 1,423 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced by the Department of Health in Ireland today.
A total of 286 people have been hospitalised due to the deadly virus with 63 patients in ICU.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said:
“COVID-19 vaccines are providing very effective protection from severe illness and have fundamentally changed the risk profile of COVID-19 in Ireland - it is important that all of us receive our COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to us.
“Once again today, we see more elements of our society and economy reopen. If you are fully protected through vaccination, then you can have confidence that your vaccination, and your continued adherence to the public health advice appropriate to each environment, is the best way you can protect yourself from COVID-19.
“If you display cold or flu like symptoms like cough, fever, headache, sore throat and blocked or runny nose, self-isolate immediately. Please do not meet up with others or attend events, work or school. Arrange a PCR test through the HSE as soon as possible.”
A number of restrictions like physical distancing, mask-wearing iare set to ease from October 22.
There will be no limit on the number of people allowed to gather for indoor and outdoor events.
Additionally pubs and bars will be allowed to remain open until 6 am.
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