1,059 Covid cases confirmed; EMA identifies possible rare blood clot link with J&J vaccine

Members of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) speak to the media at a press briefing in Dublin. Picture Paddy Cummins /Collins Dublin

Public Health officials have confirmed 1,059 new cases of Covid-19 this evening. 

As of 8am this morning, there were 308 Covid-19 patients hospitalised, 59 of whom were receiving treatment in intensive care.