Covid-19: Evening Update

Here's a reminder of today's Covid headlines

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1 additional death related to COVID-19

There has been a total of 4,867 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

As of midnight, Thursday 22nd April, the HPSC has been notified of 434 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 30 here in Cork.

There has now been a total of 245,743* confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

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Housebound people who are yet to receive Covid Vaccine will receive jab within 3 weeks.

Minister Stephen Donnelly says it follows discussions with the HSE, who will set up a dedicated system to deal with the issue

Those who are due to receive a vaccine will be contacted in the coming days.

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The Taoiseach has said he expect spectator to return to sporting events this year.

But Micheál Martin says he can't guarantee what kinds of numbers will be allowed to attend.

It comes as four Euro 2020 games planned for Dublin in June have been moved due to the inability of the government to guarantee a minimum of 25 per cent attendance.

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Ryanair Warns Ireland Could Lose Connectivity To Key Destinations In Europe.

The low fares airline issued the warning as it has concerns over mandatory hotel quarantine

The comments come amid uncertainty over the timeline for the return of international travel in the coming months.