178 people are now in hospital with the disease.
There has been a further 1,015 Covid-19 cases.
178 people are now in hospital with the disease, up 1 in 24 hours while 29 are in ICU, an increase of 2 over the same period.
Meanwhile the Chief Medical Officer's urging people to stay at home if symptomatic.
Dr Tony Holohan says doctors are reporting outbreaks linked to people with symptoms attending workplaces, eating out or visiting friends.
Westmeath Psychotherapist Warns Of Gambling Addictions
He is sharing his own experience to raise awareness.
Katie Taylor Fight In Croke Park Sold Out
Thousands queued this morning for a chance to get tickets.
Sunshine Is On The Way For The Midlands
It comes after a wash out week of rain and wind.
SIPTU Call For 'Full Answers' On Midlands College Closure
SIPTU say transparency is needed around the phased closure of Carlow College.
Westmeath Community Project Launching Strategic Plan Today
Women's Community Projects Mullingar is launching their plan from 2026 to 2030 today.
New Road Safety Campaign For Midlands Summer Events
Interactive breathalysers called ‘FlineBox’ machines will be in place.
Former Laois-Offaly Garda Sergeant Joins Muintir Na Tíre
Muintir na Tíre works to develop community safety solutions.
Laois Accused Told Gardaí He Hit Deer After Fatal Collision
The trial will resume on Friday.
Business Leaders Meeting In Laois
Event organisers wasnt to help businesses develop stronger relationships across the county.
Midlands Landscaper Granted Bail In Drug Case
He is being charged with cultivating cannabis.
Laois Leisure Centre Calls Gardaí Over Group's "Disgraceful Behaviour"
Laois Leisure in Portlaoise is withdrawing is offer of complimentary access to students sitting exams.
El Nino Officially Begins
Offaly's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says the worst we can expect here is localised flooding.
Renewable Energy Generation In Offaly Needs To Be Honoured In New Targets - Tony McCormack
The Offaly TD wants the county's work to be considered in new targets set by the Housing and Energy Ministers.
Longford -Westmeath TD Calls For Government Energy Credits To Be Brought Forward
Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke feels the measure is needed for those who can't afford their electricity bills.
Recruitment Underway For New Normal Store In Westmeath
Danish retail chain Normal is advertising jobs for a new store in the Athlone Town Centre.
Enoch Burke To Face Teaching Council Inquiry
Mr Burke is seeking to make an application to stop the inquiry from going ahead.
Offaly TD Demands Local Authorities Be Afforded Stronger Powers To Tackle Anti Social Behaviour
Offaly TD Tony McCormack is raising the issue with the Housing Minister.
Investigation Still Underway Into Irish Produced Alumina
Longford Westmeath TD and Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says the full facts into the material is needed.
Listen: Offaly Band JigJam Take On Nashville
They blend bluegrass and Americana music.
Midlands School Celebrates Raising €5k Through Charity Initative
Cistercian College Roscrea has raised €5,350 to support the education of young girls in Uganda.
