The chief medical officer says the country isn’t yet in a position to ease some Covid-19 restrictions in 10 days’ time.
1,375 people with the virus have died after a further 37 fatalities were confirmed last night, while there are now 22,248 diagnosed cases.
The number of cases in the North West now stands at 658.
There are 467 cases in Donegal, 121 in Sligo and 70 in Leitrim.
From May 18th, the gradual lifting of measures is due to begin, with the return of outdoor workers, and the reopening of DIY stores and garden centres.
But Dr Tony Holohan says that’s not guaranteed:
