More Covid-19 test results relating to a Dublin prison are due back today, after an outbreak of the virus.
The Irish Prison Service says five prisoners and several staff in Wheatfield jail have tested positive so far.
It followed mass testing of all 504 inmates and staff, after some employees got the virus at the end of last month.
COVID 19: Health Officials Report 1,372 New Cases With 7 Additional Deaths
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 188,923 with 3,432 cases in County Wicklow
Gardai Issue 1,500 Fines To Drivers For Breaking Travel Restrictions
1,500 fines for non-essential travel have been issued within the past two weeks.
Covid Tracker Shows 143,000 People Have So Far Received Covid Vaccine
That was reached last night, and is slightly ahead of the target of 140,000.
14,387 PUP Payments Due To Wicklow Recipients This Week
Almost €143 million is to be paid out for the pandemic unemployment payment this week.
ESB Working To Restore Power To Residents In Parts Of South Wicklow
Over 1,700 homes are without electricity in the Rathdrum area, while 48 customers have been affected by a power outage in Arklow.
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