Coronavirus cases in Ireland today – update of 482 confirmed cases with 7 deaths announced

Tonight another 482 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed.

Meanwhile, 7 other deaths have unfortunately been reported

The figures were announced by the National Public Health Emergency Team tonight as Ireland marks the midpoint of Level 5 restrictions.

Speaking about tonight’s numbers, Dr. Tony Holohan called for caution following another spike in the number of confirmed cases.

He said: “The increase in the number of COVID-19 cases today is an important reminder of the unpredictable nature of this highly infectious disease.

“The hard work that all of us have done over the past three weeks is commendable, but we must not allow our success to date to lower our guard against the spread of this disease.

“We need to stand firm on public health advice: keep a 2m distance, wash our hands, wear face covers when appropriate, and limit ourselves to essential contacts in our own home. If we can maintain high levels of compliance, we can get to where we need to be in the 1^{S t} December.”

Speaking today, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said that he has long been looking at Level Three as a target for December 1, but said that he would also look at “certain areas and sectors” and make modifications.

The current Level Three rules state that all retail stores can reopen, as well as restaurants and pubs that do not serve food.

However, there has been uncertainty as to whether the wet bars will be able to open their doors, and Martin said a final decision will be made later this month.

He told RTE Radio One: “We are going to have to look specifically at that sector and within that sector the different categories of licensed restaurants, hotels and venues, no decisions have been made yet.