The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet later to discuss the deteriorating Covid-19 situation in the country's hospitals.
Latest figures show there are 1,770 patients with the virus in hospitals, which includes 176 in ICU.
Yesterday saw the second highest number of deaths associated with the disease with 63 reported, while a further 3,569 infections were detected.
The Chief Medical Officer says there's still a "long, long way to go" in the fight against the virus.
Council Receive Application For Temporary Accommodation At Greystones Community College
The Department of Education has submitted an application to Wicklow County Council to provide temporary accommodation for Greystones Community College on the grounds of Eire Og GAA Club.
HPSC Says Current Wave Of Covid-19 Began In Late November
The current wave of Covid-19 started before the easing of Level 5 restrictions for Christmas according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.
Council Passes Motion On Parental Alienation
Wicklow County Council passed a motion this week calling on the Government to recognise and address the issue of Parental Alienation, where children are manipulated to turn against one of the parents when the relationship between the parents breaks down.
Gardai Forced To Break Up Large Funeral Gathering In Wexford This Week
Gardaí are preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions, after a large crowd gathered at a house in Enniscorthy in County Wexford, following a funeral in Gorey last Monday.
Mayo Island Hit By Outbreak Of Covid-19
One in eight people on an island off the coast of Mayo has been infected with Covid-19.
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