There have been a further 126 cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland, the Department of Health has said. The latest increase brings the total number of cases here to 683 since the first case was reported here earlier this month.
Three people who have been diagnosed with Covid-19 have died since the outbreak began here. 12 people diagnosed with Covid-19 have been admitted to intensive care units.
The median age of people diagnosed with the virus is 44. Cases have been reported in every county apart from Monaghan, with the most cases diagnosed in Dublin, followed by Cork and Limerick.
Speaking at a press briefing, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said that the hope is that by the end of the month figures will reflect the impact of social