Number Of Coronavirus Cases Here Continues To Fall

The Chief Medical Officer says he's encouraged by the country's 'positive trajectory' in the fight against Covid-19

However Dr Tony Holohan has urged people to remain vigilant despite significant improvements in the profile of the disease.
The estimated 14 day incidence rate is now 152 - more than half of the peak on October 25th when the figure reached 309.
16 further deaths have been reported, with 270 new cases.