Ireland Is Edging Towards Zero Coronavirus Patients In Intensive Care Units

That's according to Health Minister Simon Harris

He has confirmed there are now 16 people with Covid-19 in ICUs across the country.

It represents a 90% drop from the peak of 160 people in early April.

Meanwhile there were 2 further deaths and 22 newly confirmed cases of the virus yesterday, as the country prepares to move to Phase 3 on June 29th.