The number of confirmed covid-19 cases in the North West has increased 675.
The number of cases in Donegal has risen to 474. There are now 127 cases in Sligo and 74 in Leitrim.
The Chief Medical Officer says there are encouraging signs the country WILL be in a position to start easing the lockdown next week.
Phase one of the government’s plan is due to begin on Monday, which includes the resumption of outdoor work and the reopening of some retail stores.
However, a final decision will be made later this week, once updated advice is provided by the National Public Health Emergency Team.
It comes as new figures show there are 23,242 confirmed cases of the virus, while 1,488 people have died.
Dr Tony Holohan says there are good signs progress is being made in a number of important areas:
