1,293 new cases of Covid-19 recorded as hospitalisations rise 

It comes as it was reported today that almost nine out of ten Irish adults are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

A further 1,293 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded today as hospitalisations continue to rise.

The Department of Health confirmed the additional cases while stating that there are 382 Covid-19 patients in hospital, of which 61 are in ICUs.