School reopenings 'vital,' says Dr Glynn and urges public compliance as 574 cases confirmed

People outdoors in COrk CIty during Level 5 of Ireland's latest lockdwon. Picture: Larry Cummins

A further 56 Covid-related deaths have been reported this evening as the country faces into six more weeks of lockdown.

Of the 56 deaths confirmed today, 31 occurred in February, 13 in January and three were in December or earlier. A further nine are currently under investigation.