The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 2,051 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
As of 8 am today, 323 COVID-19 patients were hospitalised, of which 56 were in ICU.
There has been a total of 5,092 deaths related to COVID-19 notified in Ireland.
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Over 70% of cases are in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people, with a high incidence of COVID-19 in adults and teenagers aged 16-29.
Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan is appealing to those not yet registered for a vaccine or have delayed receiving a second dose, to do so as soon as possible.
