2,950 Covid-19 cases confirmed as Ireland prepares for new restrictions

A further 2,950 cases have been confirmed. Picture: Andy Gibson.

A further 2,950 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland this Monday, a day before a new set of restrictions are set to be implemented in efforts to curb the spread of the virus.

536 people are currently in hospital being treated for Covid-19, up 33 from yesterday's figures, and of this 110 are in intensive care.