The Department of Health has confirmed 1,071 new cases of Covid-19. There are 101 patients in hospital, with 20 of these in ICU, which is down two on yesterday.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said the 14-day incidence rate is at its highest since February. He urged people who are not yet fully vaccinated to socialise outdoors.
However, there now appears to be less of a link between cases and hospitalisations, partly due to the impact of vaccination, but health experts will be watching the situation closely.
The Department of Health also says daily case numbers may change due to future data validation. Dr Holohan said: "While we continue to enjoy the good weather, we are unfortunately also continuing to see a rise in incidence of