Covid-19: 2,605 new cases as children account for one-fifth of infections

Echoing the remarks of Health Minister Stephen Donnelly yesterday, Dr David Nabarro said Ireland would likely see further increases in case numbers over the coming weeks. Picture: Larry Cummins.

A further 2,605 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed by the Department of Health this evening.

Currently, there are 487 people hospitalised with the virus, with 99 patients being treated in ICU.