Covid-19: Over half of new cases in Dublin as gardaí step up patrols

Gardaí on O'Connell St in Dublin City on Saturday as people demonstrated against public health guidelines. Picture: Leah Farrell/Rollingnews.ie

More than half of 414 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed over the weekend were in Dublin, where gardaí are stepping up patrols to crack down on large gatherings and ensure compliance with public health guidelines.

The health service confirmed one further death from Covid-19 on Sunday, as well as 255 new cases.