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

The deputy chief medical officer, Dr Ronan Glynn, urged people heading out this weekend to make every effort to keep safe. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

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

The latest deaths brought the total number of Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland to 2,086. The seven-day incidence rate per 100,000 population now stands at 38.2.