There is a "strong likelihood" the number of new Covid-19 infections could double in the next few days, according to the head of the HSE.
A record 1,718 new cases were detected yesterday as the government announced a new month-long lockdown which will see all non-essential retail stores close later today.
491 people with the disease are in Irish hospitals this morning - a figure which has almost doubled in the past week.
Peter Thiel Event Will Not Go Ahead In Wicklow Hotel
Powerscourt Estate, where the five-star Powerscourt Hotel and Spa is located, announced the Dialog event has been cancelled - with relief.
Wicklow Receives €10.72 Million to Repair Roads Damaged by Storm Chandra
Wicklow Apprentice Wins ESB HGV Mechanic Apprentice of the Year
A wheely good result for Daniel Diamond from Glenealy!
Wicklow Takes Two Spots In Top Five As Ireland's Best Music Festivals Are Revealed
Beyond the Pale and Kaleidoscope wow the crowds with festival fever flair finishing top five in nationwide research
Short-Term Extension Of Fuel Excise Cuts For Wicklow Families And Businesses
Tanaiste says extending measures is to offset 'cliff-edge' fall for people and businesses while monitoring inflation
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