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Health chiefs have confirmed another 527 cases of coronavirus in Ireland and five more people sadly die from the disease.
CMO Tony Holohan said the rising numbers are a “constant and constant concern” for health chiefs.
The death toll from the deadly virus in Ireland now stands at 2,154, while there have been 78,776 confirmed cases since the start of the outbreak.
Dr Holohan said: “The numbers we are seeing on all the key indicators of disease severity continue to give us solid reason for persistent and ongoing concern.
“As we approach a week with an exceptionally risky intrafamily and intergenerational mix, remember to act responsibly.
“Get started this weekend. It’s never too late to cut your contacts, cancel plans or avoid a crowd.
“Keep in mind that it may well be the link in a chain of transmission that ends with a vulnerable loved one contracting this dangerous disease. Stop that chain of transmission now, limit your movements today. “
Of the cases reported today;
- 271 are men / 255 are women
- 65% are under 45
- The average age is 37 years.
- 191 in Dublin, 54 in Cork, 44 in Donegal, 32 in Wexford, 27 in Kilkenny, and the remaining 179 cases are spread over 20 other counties.
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