The Chief Medical Officer has again pleaded with the public to "stay at home to save lives."
Dr Tony Holohan's message came as Ireland recorded 28 further Covid deaths on Thursday, meaning 208 people have passed away since the beginning of January.
Speaking after another 3,955 new cases were confirmed, he said that "every death" associated with the deadly virus was a "tragedy".
“Today we are giving some more information on the 208 people who have been reported to have sadly died from Covid-19 so far this month," he said.
"Of these, 23 cases have been linked to outbreaks in hospitals and 38 with outbreaks in Nursing Homes.
"The ages of those who have died range from 25 to 98 years. Every death associated with Covid-19 is a tragedy.
"We must cut our social contacts in order to break the chains of transmission and protect those who are most vulnerable to this disease.
"Stay at home and save lives.”
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn added: “Covid-19 is having a very significant impact on our health system.
"The best way we can protect ourselves and each other is by staying home and only leaving home for essential journeys.
"We have the power to change the trajectory of the disease in our communities. We must hold firm and continue to stay home.”
