No further deaths have occurred from Covid-19 in Ireland meaning the death toll remains at 1,764. 40 more cases of the coronavirus have been diagnosed in the Republic, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 25,929.
In Northern Ireland, there has been no further coronavirus deaths for the 15th consecutive day, meaning the official death toll remains at 556.
Nine new cases have been confirmed, taking the total number of cases in the region to 5,921. The World Health Organization says that data to date suggests that 80% of Covid-19 infections are mild or asymptomatic, 15% are severe infection requiring oxygen and 5% are critical, requiring ventilation.