Record 13,765 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland

While vaccination centres around the country are closed today and St Stephen's Day, many PCR testing centres are still open, though at reduced capacity. File Picture Brendan Gleenson

For a second consecutive day, a record number of new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Ireland. 

A further 13,765 cases were reported by health officials this afternoon - surpassing yesterday's total of 11,182.