'Every individual needs to act as if they are infectious': Record 3,394 Covid-19 cases confirmed 

Dr Tony Holohan: "Everyone needs to stay at home". Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

The Department of Health has confirmed 3,394 cases of Covid-19 today, a new daily record for case numbers in Ireland as health authorities tackle the impact of the coronavirus’s third wave.

The new daily record comes as expected due to the pressure on Ireland’s testing and tracing system leading to a large backlog of cases building up.