365 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed this evening.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre says as of 8am today, 51 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 14 are in ICU.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tony Holohan said over 70% of all cases are now the Delta variant.
He added that while the variant continues to present a threat, people who are fully vaccinated can have confidence in their vaccine and should feel comfortable meeting with other fully vaccinated people in all settings.
Dr Holohan said the Delta variant continues to present a risk to those who are unvaccinated or waiting for a second dose of vaccine and these people must continue to follow the public health advice, manage you contacts, avoid crowds, wear a mask, wash your hands and get your COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to you.
