Limerick in top 10 Covid-19 hotspots but Kerry's Corca Dhuibhne almost virus-free

Covid-19 levels have risen further in Galway, Limerick and Dublin cities as the pace of decline across the country appears to be slowing. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Covid-19 levels have risen further in Galway, Limerick and Dublin cities and parts of Offaly as the pace of decline across the country appears to be slowing.

The latest local electoral area (LEA) data on Covid-19 infection levels shows the national rate has seen a more moderate fall in the past week – from 269.3 cases per 100,000 population on February 15 to 240.4 cases per 100,000 population on February 22.