Coronavirus: Over 6,000 confirmed cases in Ireland as 25 more deaths announced

Earlier today, there were five new deaths announced in the North, bringing the total there to 78.

The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland has surpassed 6,000, figures from the National Public Health Emergency Team reveal.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan also announced 25 more deaths, bringing the number of people who have contracted the virus to die to 235.