1,470 Covid cases confirmed as new Lambda and Mu variants reported in Ireland

The Lambda variant was first detected in Peru in December 2020 but was not considered a Variant of Interest by WHO until June 14 this year. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Public health officials have identified 1,470 new cases of Covid-19 today. 

367 patients are reported to be in hospital receiving treatment for the virus, a decline of 17 compared to yesterday, with 59 of those admitted to intensive care.