UCC professor believes Ireland already entering fourth wave

Currently, there are nine local electoral areas have rates of less than 5 cases per 100,000 people, including three in Cork

In total there are nine local electoral areas have rates of less than 5 cases per 100,000 people, including three in Cork and two in each Mayo and Kerry.

A public health expert is concerned there is a "gentle upward trend" in coronavirus figures.

However, UCC Professor Gerry Killeen said the rise in cases to 761 yesterday was expected due to a backlog in swabs.