New Covid Cases Continue To Fall, Raising Hopes About Easing Of Restrictions Next Month

The number of Covid-19 patients in public hospitals continues to drop,  falling to  371 last night, with 93 in intensive care, the lowest in more than two months

311 new infections were recorded yesterday, while 30 new deaths were reported.
The number of patients going to GPs with symptoms of Covid-19 has dropped to its lowest level since last August.
Dr Shane McKeogh is from GP Buddy, which tracks calls to surgeries around the country - he says the fall has been substantial.