A leading virus expert claims the country will have 1,000 cases of Covid-19 a day in two months' time, if the current trend continues.
Another 92 cases were confirmed yesterday, spread across 17 counties, most of which were under the age of 45.
UCC professor Gerry Killeen says it's not safe to reopen schools now, and he claims all pubs and restaurants should also be shut again.
He says yesterday's figures followed a recent pattern.
Community Hub and Rest Centre Set Up In Aughrim
The Pavilion in Aughrim has overnight accommodation if required.
Emergency Funds Available For Wicklow Households Hit By Storm Chandra
Emergency payments are not income tested and cover immediate essentials like food, clothing and bedding.
Storm Chandra: Yellow Weather Warnings for Wicklow
Duvet Day? Prepare for heavy rain and strong winds across the county from Monday night.
Wicklow Sees Strong Uptake in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme
Almost €3.5 million invested into turning empty Wicklow properties into family homes
Uisce Éireann Slammed In The Dáil For Blocking Housing In Rural Wicklow
Local TD Malcolm Byrne warns that water and wastewater capacity issues are blocking new homes and threatening the future of rural communities, including Aughrim.
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