Further restriction easing unlikely while Covid cases continue to rise

There are 239 patients in hospitals across the country with Covid-19, 23 fewer than on Sunday evening.

A member of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) says further restrictions will not ease at the beginning of September if Covid-19 case numbers continue to rise.

The Government is due to announce a plan for the easing, or removal, of the remaining restrictions by the end of August.