As Ireland enter the second day of Level Five restrictions the country saw a slight drop in the number of coronavirus cases this evening
On Friday a further 777 cases were confirmed as health chiefs urged the public that the virus levels need to be brought down to a more manageable level.
Meanwhile sadly another 7 deaths were confirmed.
As Level Five restrictions take effect top doctors have signalled that the goal is to reach less than 100 cases per day by the end of the next six weeks compared to over 1,000 per day seen this week.
Tonight saw a welcome dip in figures across all counties as the country wrangles with a second lockdown.
However sadly there was seven deaths confirmed a noticeable increase in the deaths reported.
Speaking on today's figures Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan: “15,000 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 over the last 14 days.
"It is vital for everyone with a recent diagnosis to self-isolate for the full 10 days to protect the people they live with, the people they love and people in their communities from this highly infectious disease.
"Self-isolate means stay at home, stay in your room as much as possible, stay away from other people, including those in your household.
“If you live with someone who has COVID-19 or you have been told that you are a close contact, you must restrict your movements for a full 14 days. Stay at home - don’t go to work, don’t go to school."
While all counties saw a drop in cases Dublin, Galway and Wexford still recorded a large number of cases.
Here's a full breakdown of today's cases:
Cavan 31
Meath 42
Westmeath 37
Monaghan 14
Sligo 27
Galway 81
Cork 41
Wexford 44
Donegal 20
Clare 30
Longford 15
Kildare 28
Limerick 37
Louth <5
Leitrim 8
Roscommon 11
Dublin 182
Kerry 15
Carlow <5
Mayo 24
Offaly 13
Laois 13
Waterford 14
Kilkenny 5
Wicklow 25
Tipperary 16
