The median age of those infected is 24.
1,408 new cases of covid-19 have been reported today, with 9 virus-related deaths confirmed since last week.
152 covid patients are now in hospital with 26 of those people in critical care.
The median age of those infected is 24, while around 2 per cent of cases are being hospitalised.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn says 21 covid-19 related deaths have been recorded since the start of June:
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Midlands Emergency Services At The Scene Of Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
Nearly 600 Patients Waiting For Hospital Beds Across Ireland
20 people are waiting in the midlands.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Midlands Shooting Incident
The incident occurred yesterday morning.
