Ireland's 14-day incidence rate has dropped to 379 per 100,000 people.
The Department of Health has reported a further 1,049 new cases of Covid-19.
Latest figures show the country's 14-day incidence rate has dropped to 379 per 100,000 people.
It's highest in Monaghan, Donegal, Louth and Carlow - and lowest in Wicklow, where the rate is only 168.
310 people are in hospital with the virus - an increase of 14 in the past 24 hours.
66 people are being treated in ICU - up 1 in the same period.
The @hpscireland has today been notified of 1,049* confirmed cases of #COVID19.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) September 27, 2021
As of 8am today, 310 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 66 are in ICU.
*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

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