Cork and Kerry among the best performing counties as Nphet rules out regional restrictions

The queue for 'take-away' drinks at Goldbergs, Victoria Road, Cork on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Larry Cummins

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has ruled out a regional approach to restrictions across Ireland.

Leitrim, Kilkenny, Monaghan and Mayo have had an average of fewer than five cases a day over the past five days, while Cork and Kerry are among the counties with the lowest 14-day incidence rate.