Covid-19: More than 6500 cases with majority recorded in the east

Of the total number of cases so far, women make up 53% while 45% are men.

263 people have now died from Covid-19 in Ireland, with 6,574 people contracting the virus. File picture.

The number of cases of Covid-19 in Ireland has passed 6,500, with over 60% of those in the east of the country.

263 people have now died from Covid-19 in Ireland, with 6,574 people contracting the virus.