Covid-19: 16 further deaths, 270 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Speaking at this evening's health briefing, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan said a recent improvement in the profile of the disease here was "encouraging." Picture Colin Keegan/ Collins Dublin

A further 16 people have died as a result of contracting Covid-19, health officials have confirmed. 

Of the deaths reported today, 14 occurred in November, one occurred in October, and another remains under investigation