It's at its highest level in over 14 months.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 5,263 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19.
In addition, on Sunday 27 March, 6,466 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.
On Saturday 26 March, the HPSC was notified of 7,754 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 7,706* people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.
On Sunday 27 March, the HPSC was notified of 6,940 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 5,432* people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal the previous day.
As of 8am today, 1,624 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 54 are in ICU.
That's the highest it's been in over 14 months, with a doubling in the number of people in hospital with covid-19 in the past three weeks.
Three weeks ago, the number was only 808.
UCD virology professor, Dr Gerald Barry, says complacency isn't the reason for the spike:
Irish Troops Returning After UNIFIL Deployment
Laois Sustainable Future Conference Taking Place Today
FTD Brothers Take Off From Offaly
Two Arrested For Abusive Behaviour On Westmeath Bus
Planning Permission Granted for New Laois Homes Despite Public Objection
Midlands Animal Charity Criticize Viral Video Of Horse In Supermarket
Gardai Attend Scene Of Westmeath Crash
Public Meeting On Irish Neutrality In Laois Tonight
Midlands Braced For Record Breaking Temperatures
Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers
Founding President Of TUS To Step Down Next Year
Westmeath Father Loses Job After Using HSE Funds For Home Upgrades
Higher Education Minister Visits Offaly
Midlands Woman Pays Tribute To Sister After Manslaughter Sentence
FTD Brothers Continue 32 County Marathon Challenge Through The Midlands
Fresh Restoration Works Begin At Westmeath Castle
Nearly 1,000 Homes And Businesses Hit Affected By Power Outage In Midlands Town
TUI Says State Should Pay For School Devices
Musicians Gather In Offaly Celebrating Fr Liam Lawtons Music
Minister For Health Wants Closer Working Relationship For Midlands Hospitals