Lowest level of new Covid-19 cases seen in 11 weeks

Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan had warned progress in fighting the virus had 'stalled' in one of the last formal statements from Nphet.

Two more people have died after testing positive for Covid-19.

With less than 24 hours to go before Level Five restrictions are lifted, the latest Health Protection Surveillance Centre figures show the lowest level of new cases for 11 weeks.