Ireland won't be moving to phase four of the easing of Coronavirus restrictions next week.
The reproductive rate of the virus has now increased to between 1.2 and 1.8 and phase four has been delayed until August 10th.
It means pubs, nightclubs and casinos can't re-open and restrictions on public gatherings remain in place.
Face-coverings in all shops will become mandatory and no more than 10 people can attend social gatherings in a house.
A 'green list' for international travel will be published on Monday - and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has played down the impact of tourists on the spread of the virus: '9 in every 10 new cases is domestic'.
The Vintners Federation of Ireland, says the delay to reopening all pubs is 'absolutely shocking'.
Chief Executive Padraig Cribben says publicans will now need extra funding from the government to prevent them from closing for good.
Meanwhile, Retail Excellence Ireland has welcomed the government's decision to make face-coverings mandatory in shops.
Managing director Duncan Graham hopes it can boost customer confidence.
But it's not good news for people planning a wedding from Monday, gatherings of up 100 people indoors and 500 outdoors now won't be allowed until August 10th.
The current limits of 50 and 200 respectively will apply until then.
