Fifty-four new cases of the coronavirus have been diagnosed in the Republic today, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 223.
Two people have died from the illness. In Northern Ireland, seven new cases of coronavirus were confirmed today, bringing the total number of cases to 52.
There are now 275 cases of Covid-19 on the island of Ireland. The model projections by Department of Health officials are that we are likely to see around 78 new confirmed cases tomorrow, around 109 on Wednesday and 355 by Sunday.
Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, said that a full-scale lockdown would be a disportionate response and that supermarkets are regarded as essential services rather than indoor mass gatherings.