CMO: We Can Consider Lifting Some Restrictions If Cases Drop Below 500 Per Day Later This Month

Dr Tony Holohan says the Republic is the fastest improving country in Europe

There are 43 per cent fewer people in hospital with the virus now than on January 18th. 

This morning, there are 1,196 people hospitalised with Covid-19 according to the HSE, including 177 in intensive care. 

Dr Holohan says more improvement is needed if Level 5 restrictions are to be eased on March 5th.