There has also been a 9% rise in the 14-day incidence rate
The figure was 437 last Tuesday but has increased to 470 this week.
There has also been a 9% rise in the 14-day incidence rate over the same period, 134 cases per 100,000 people.
Dr Tony Holohan, @CMOIreland said: “As we move closer to the easing of restrictions on 10 May, we can look forward to opportunities to enjoy the better weather and to meeting with our family and close friends safely and with the public health measures in mind."#holdfirm
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) May 4, 2021
383 new cases of the virus were reported yesterday - the median age of those infected was 28.
Consultant pathologist at Dublin's Beaumont Hospital, Bill Tormey, says rising infection rates are not surprising:

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