1,472 people are hospitalised with the virus.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 5,750 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19.
In addition, on Thursday 31 March, 5,089 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.
As of 8am today, 1,472 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 59 are in ICU.
Child Safety Wristband Initiative Renewed For 95th National Ploughing Championships
More than 40,000 child safety wristbands will be distributed free of charge at all event entrances.
Under 18s To Be Banned From E-Scooters Under New Government Rules
The rule is set to come into effect next month.
Community Comes Together To Remember Laois Woman Fatally Stabbed
Over 70 people attended a vigil in memory of Adina Raluca Constantin on Friday.
Offaly Farmer Fires Warning Shot To Scare Off Armed Masked Raiders
Edenderry's Seamus Farrell's house was being intruded in the early hours of July 11th.
Offaly Pharmacy Ordered To Pay €50k After Pregnant Pharmacist Unfairly Dismissed
Rose Finlay Pharmacy in Tullamore was found to have breached the Employment Equality Act.
Fire Breaks Out At Popular Laois Tourist Attraction
The fire broke out at Derryounce Lake on Saturday.
Irish Hospice Foundation Launches Research Project To Capture End-Of-Life Experiences
The study is open to people who are believed to be in the final 12 to 18 months of their lives.
Temperatures Dropping Slightly This Week Across Midlands
A 50-year heatwave record was nearly beaten over the weekend.
