Latest figures from the HSE show that as of last night, there were 79 patients with confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospitals.
This is down from 123 cases this time last week. There are 168 patients with suspected cases of the disease, compared to 223 a week ago.
There were 27 patients in intensive care with confirmed cases - 10 fewer than last week - and 11 with suspected cases, an increase of one from last week.
There are currently 88 critical care beds available in the country's 29 acute hospitals and 763 general beds available. Separate figures from the HSE show that the average number of close contacts from a confirmed case of Covid-19 has risen to almost six.