482 Newly Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 In The Republic Today, 45 in Cork

There were 7 further deaths linked with the virus

128 of the new cases are in Dublin, 45 in Cork, 43 in Waterford, 36 in Limerick, 24 in Donegal and Meath.

The 14 day incidence rate per 100,000 people is now 129.2, which is down from 135.3 yesterday.

258 people are being treated for the virus in hospital, with 35 patients in ICU.