The acting Chief Medical Officer has said now is a critical moment to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Dublin. Dr Ronan Glynn renewed his appeal to people living and working in the capital to reduce their social contacts, as cases of the virus continue to rise.
Yesterday, the Department of Health reported 159 new coronavirus cases and two further deaths. Almost half of the cases occurred across Dublin city and county.
Health officials say the increase is being driven by household clusters - with just over half of the new cases associated with outbreaks or close contacts of a confirmed case. Latest coronavirus stories Dr Glynn said individual choices can make all the difference.