There have been 1,997 new cases of COVID-19 in Ireland today.
Latest figures show there were 324 patients with the virus being treated in Irish hospitals, including 61 in intensive care.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said: "We continue to see levels of transmission of COVID-19 that are simply too high and would be categorised as a dark red country according to the ECDC.
"It is important that we continue to follow the public health advice this weekend.
"If you haven't had the opportunity to come forward for your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, or if you've missed your appointment for your second dose it's not too late."
We continue to see levels of transmission of COVID-19 that are simply too high and would be categorised as a dark red country according to the ECDC.
It is important that we continue to follow the public health advice this weekend. pic.twitter.com/b8yJLZUdrm— Dr Tony Holohan (@CMOIreland) August 28, 2021
Meanwhile, HSE CEO Paul Reid said earlier today that 92% of adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
88% are now fully vaccinated.
Mr Reid said the current phase of the vaccine rollout is now 'so close to the finishing line'.
