Cork South Central Covid-19 rate increases fivefold in a fortnight 

The LEA data also shows dramatic rises in infection rates across Cork city, with Cork South Central ranking in the top ten Covid-19 hotspots nationally and having the highest rate in Munster. Picture: Andy Gibson

Ballyjamesduff in Cavan now has the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the country, while incidence rates are rising significantly across Cork city, new figures show.

The latest breakdown of infection rates in 166 Local Electoral Areas (LEAs) reveals a rapid rise in infections right across the country with new Covid-19 hotspots emerging.