Over 21,000 people with the virus have made a full recovery
The death toll linked to Covid 19 in the Republic has risen to 1,604, after a further 13 deaths were reported yesterday evening.
There were 76 new cases of the coronavirus with the total number infected with the disease now standing at 24,582.
Meanwhile, from Thursday people will have to fill in a locator form after arriving into the country or face six months in prison or a fine of up to 2,500 euro.
Health Minister Simon Harris says he doesn't have concerns around people getting on public transport after getting off an airplane: