Meanwhile sadly 3 further Covid-19 related deaths have been reported.The figures come following increased concerns that a second lockdown could be on the way for certain counties.
"Transmission is diffuse across the county, is in all age groups and is mainly being driven by social interaction within and between households.” "Given the size of Dublin’s population it is essential we prevent any further spread now – by limiting our social contacts and taking precautions during any essential contacts.”
However Tanaiste Leo Varadkar appeared to rule out a second lockdown for Dublin and Limerick, by saying the two cities could follow measures implemented in Glasgow.Earlier today it was revealed that there have been 2,018 outbreaks of coronavirus in private houses and this includes 122 new outbreaks in a week.