People will have to avoid crowded areas for at least the next six months according to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer.
No new deaths were reported last night for the first time since December 21st, while 821 new cases were detected.
In public hospitals overnight there were 849 people with the virus, with 158 in intensive care.
Dr Ronan Glynn says some significant restrictions will have to remain in place for the foreseeable future to drive down cases.
Teen M9 Fatalities Were Known To Gardai in West Wicklow
The 15 to 18 years old had been involved in several road incidents locally in recent weeks.
Talented Wicklow Pair Shortlisted for National AIB Portrait Prize
Bray photographer Alannah Henry and Donard-based teenage artist Isla Case were named among a combined 46 shortlisted entries, selected from hundreds of submissions from across the country
Wicklow Rose Ready To Bloom On TV Screens Tonight
Carolann McDonald will appear in tonight's second Rose of Tralee live show.
'Nothing Is Off The Table' - Wicklow TD Outlines Concerns Over Planned Fuel Excise Increases
Concern Grows For Missing 53-year-old
Sean Gaughan has now been missing for two weeks
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