Revealed: Breakdown of Covid-19 figures in local areas

The number of areas deemed Covid-free has fallen by two to 16 in the past week, while high infection rates persist in parts of Dublin, Kildare and Donegal.

The number of areas deemed Covid-free has fallen by two to 16 in the past week, while high infection rates persist in parts of Dublin, Kildare and Donegal.

New data on Covid-19 infection rates in 166 local electoral areas (LEAs) shows that eight areas, including four in Munster, have fallen off the list of almost virus-free areas this week.