314 patients are in hospital with the virus.
Health officials are reporting 1,688 new cases of covid-19 today.
There has been an 18 percent increase in the number of people in hospital with Covid-19 in the space of 24 hours.
314 are receiving treatment as of this morning, an increase of 55 compared to the same period yesterday.
59 people are in ICU, up 5 over the same period.
HSE Chief Executive, Paul Reid, says the threat posed by the virus remains "very real".
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
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.
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.
