12 Covid deaths and 431 new cases confirmed as Ireland set for Pfizer boost

Community swabber Aly Murray carrying out a Covid test at the first no appointment rural walk in/ drive in testing center for Covid-19 at the Randal Og GAA Club, Dunmanway, West Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

There have been 12 further Covid-19 related deaths and 431 new cases of the virus confirmed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) this evening.

Of the deaths reported today, 4 occurred in April, 2 occurred in March and 6 occurred in January.