Deputy CMO asking people not to attend protests that could go against public health advice
It comes as demonstrations are due to take place in Dublin and Belfast later today against gender-based violence.
A protest is also due to take place in Cork City on Thursday evening.
The events, organised by feminist movement ROSA, follow the killing of 33 year-old Sarah Everard in south London.
Dr Ronan Glynn says people should avoid gatherings:
"The level of disease in the community is still too high, and we don't want people to end up sick, we don't want people to end up getting this- possibly remaining asymptomatic- bringing it home to their families, bring it home to their friends and those extended families and friends ending up sick and in hospital in the weeks to come."
Meanwhile more than 2,500 Gardaí will be on duty across the country for St Patrick's Day tomorrow.
People are being urged to follow public health guidelines and to avoid large gatherings and house parties.
Gardaí have issued more than 2,100 fines to people for organising or attending a house party.
A policing plan is also being rolled out to manage anti-lockdown protests in Dublin which will be supported by air and dog units.
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