Today the HPSC confirms a further 147 cases of COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland to 28,116.

No further deaths are being reported today.

Statement from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre will follow shortly:

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