The latest figures from the Department of Health confirmed an additional 240 confirmed cases of Covid-19, while one further person who was diagnosed with the virus has died.
The death toll here now stands at 1,789, while the overall number of cases now stands at 32,023.
Almost half of yesterday’s new cases were in Dublin.
16 new cases were confirmed for Donegal.
There were no new cases reported in Sligo or Leitrim.
Dublin is expected to move to Level 3 with some additional restrictions later today.
The Cabinet sub-committee will look at the advice from the National Public Health Emergency team which is expected to include an extra measure such as a ban on indoor dining for restaurants in the capital.
The restrictions will then be brought to all Ministers before an announcement this evening.
