The highest number of Covid-19 cases in almost seven months has been reported today.
There are 2,098 new infections - the highest in a single day since January 22nd.
251 people are in hospital with the virus, up seven in 24 hours, with 52 in intensive care, which is unchanged.
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The chief medical officer, Dr Tony Holohan, says it's the second time in a week there have been over 2,000 cases - which is very concerning.
Meanwhile,
A further 114 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK.
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The latest daily figures show another 37-thousand-314 new cases.
More than 47-point-5 million people have now received their first dose of a vaccine, while 41-point-3 million have had both.
