The latest report on Covid-19 cases from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre shows that there were 1,403 cases in children aged 12 years and younger, in the two weeks to 27 February.
Of these, 28 were admitted to hospital, but none were in intensive care units. The breakdown of cases is 0 to 4 years of age - 589 cases.
Those aged 5 to12 years - 814 cases. In the 13 to 18 year age group, there were 710 cases. Latest coronavirus stories Meanwhile, the Covid-19 Community Test Centre at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin operated by the Defence Forces has been stood down.
The facility was in operation since 14 May last year and closed yesterday. The 7th Infantry Battalion, based at Cathal Brugha Barracks in Dublin had taken the lead at the