It comes as NPHET are urging people to cut down social contacts.
The seven-day average of Covid-19 cases has increased by 77 per cent in the past three weeks.
It now stands at 2,612 - compared to 1,477 on October 13th.
NPHET says the future is 'very uncertain' and is urging people to reduce their social contacts immediately.
But Athlone's Dr. Gerald Barry, an assistant professor of virology in UCD, believes cases will continue to rise sharply this month.
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.
