Listowel and Cork city have highest Covid-19 infection rates in Munster

The national average incidence rate is now 307.6 cases per 100,000 population.

Infection rates remain high in all five Cork city electoral areas, with above-average rates. File picture: Larry Cummins

Listowel in Kerry has the highest Covid-19 infection rate in Munster followed by Cork city, according to new data showing where the virus is spreading.

The data published by the Health Protection and Surveillance Centre shows where Covid-19 hotspots are emerging in 166 local electoral areas (LEA) across the country in the previous 14 days.