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The Health Department has recorded an additional 248 cases of Covid-19 and five additional deaths from the virus.
Of the current figures, 132 were men, 115 women and 67% were under 45 years of age.
There were 104 cases in Dublin, 37 in Donegal, 36 in Cork, eight in Kildare, eight in Westmeath, six in Kilkenny, six in Laois, six in Offaly, five in Longford, five in Monaghan and five in Wexford.
The remaining 22 cases were spread over 11 other counties.
Yesterday, Acting Medical Director Dr. Ronan Glynn said that a move to level three restrictions is not “inevitable”, adding that people’s actions can stop the spread of the virus and the need for stricter measures.
This comes as Donegal has been subjected to level three restrictions, along with Dublin, and the Gardaí restarts Operation Fanacht in the counties to ensure compliance with the measures.
Individuals from both counties are urged not to travel outside of the county, with the exception of those who must travel for work, education, and other essential purposes.
People from other counties are also asked to avoid Dublin and Donegal unless essential.
Gardaí has been setting up checkpoints in the two counties and in the surrounding areas to discourage people from leaving the two counties to avoid restrictions.
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