There have been 1,013 new cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
94 further deaths have also been reported today, after a record daily number of 101 was recorded yesterday.
Of today's deaths, 47 of these deaths occurred in February, 44 occurred in January, two in December and one in November.
The median age of those who died is 82 years, while the age range is 36-100 years.
Today’s new cases include 337 in Dublin, 96 in Galway, 65 in Cork, 60 in Kildare, 48 in Louth and the remaining 407 cases were spread across all other counties
There were 1,334 COVID-19 patients in Irish hospitals as of this afternoon, with 203 of those in ICU.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said: “Now more than ever, as we are continuing to see the tragic effects of the recent surge of COVID-19 infection in the form of mortality, hospitalisation and ICU admission, we should remember the public health advice that has carried us so far in this pandemic, and helped us to suppress COVID-19 together successfully in the past.
“It is the collective hard work and ongoing sacrifice of people across Ireland in following these public health measures that will keep us all safe at this time, as we look ahead to the increased rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon.
“Keep it up, and encourage others to do the same. In short: the present is the time to protect yourself and stay safe, in order to receive your vaccine in the future.”
