The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, has warned it is vital that the transmission of Covid-19 in Ireland is interrupted now.
He was speaking following confirmation yesterday of the deaths of a further five people with Coronavirus. The highest number of new Coronavirus cases since April was also confirmed -- there were 617 in the last 24-hour period.
It is the third time in a week the number of daily Covid-19 cases has exceeded 600. Dr Holohan said the profile of the infection was continuing to deteriorate - and ahead of the weekend - he said early and individual action by people was needed to suppress the virus by adhering to the public health guidelines and restrictions.