People asked to double down on efforts to suppress virus as 217 new cases confirmed

People are being reminded to wash hands regularly, physically distance from others, wear face coverings where appropriate, avoid crowded areas, know the symptoms, isolate and contact your GP if you have any concerns.

The Acting Chief Medical Officer is asking people to double down on their efforts following the highest daily number of new Covid-19 cases in over three months.

Yesterday, it was announced that 217 new infections had been reported but for the tenth day in a row no patients with the virus died.