1,144 Covid cases identified as Ireland’s 14-day incidence rate continues to decline

Kevin Mckeon, 14, receives his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Citywest centre in Dublin. Picture: Damien Storan/PA

Public Health Officials today have confirmed 1,144 identified cases of Covid-19. 

384 patients are receiving treatment for the coronavirus in hospital and of these patients, 59 have been committed to intensive care.