'There is no room for complacency in Covid-19 response'

Dr Tony Holohan: "As more services reopen for business, remember to use the basic public health advice as a guide when organising your time." Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins Dublin

A further five deaths relating to Covid-19 were announced last night, in addition to a further 270 new cases of the virus.

Ireland now has the lowest 14-day incidence of Covid-19 in the EU but needs to "hold firm" according to the chief medical officer.