'Socialise with care' this weekend as six Covid-19 deaths, 265 new cases confirmed

Speaking at this evening's briefing, Dr Tony Holohan - pictured here with Deputy CMO DR Ronan Glynn - said: "The recent stabilisation in cases that we have experienced is fragile, but it is within our grasp to maximise our protection against the spread of Covid-19." Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Public health experts have urged people to socialise responsibly and with care this weekend after six Covid-19 related deaths and 265 new cases were announced tonight.

The newest figures bring the total number of Covid-19-related deaths here to 2,086.