The Chief Medical Officer says too many people are not self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.
Dr Tony Holohan's comments come after 939 more cases of the virus were confirmed in the Republic yesterday, as well as three more deaths.
The national 14-day incidence rate stands at just over 309 - after the total saw a slight dip over the weekend for the first time in almost three weeks.
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