Here's A Reminder Of Today's Covid Headlines
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There are 1,386 new cases of Covid-19 - the highest daily figure in nearly six months.
106 patients are in hospital with the virus - the highest in almost two months - with 22 in intensive care.
The deputy chief medical officer is criticising the amount of false information online about Covid vaccines.
Dr Ronan Glynn says this has undermined vaccination in many countries, and is encouraging people to get their information from trusted sources.
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The Moderna coronavirus vaccine has been authorised for use in children, for the first time.
The European Medicines Agency has approved the jab for 12-to-17-year-olds, claiming research shows it produces a similar antibody response as is found in adults.
Officials in the US are considering whether to extend their Moderna programme to under-18s, too.
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Applications for the digital covid cert can now be made online by people who have recovered from the virus.
The government says people who apply online will be emailed their certificate within five days.
It proves that a person has had coronavirus in the last 6 months and is deemed immune.
The digital covid cert will be required to access indoor dining from next week.
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Those hoping to dine indoors from next Monday will have to present two documents to get access.
People will need a Digital Covid Cert or proof of vaccination as well as another form of ID.
Restaurants and pubs will also have to collect contact tracing information from everyone dining indoors.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says in the wake of indoor dining opening it's likely the number of new Covid cases will rise.
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An immunology expert says Covid deaths among fully vaccinated people are over 100 times lower compared to those without a dose.
There have been concerns over a small number of deaths among fully vaccinated people.
University College Cork professor Liam Fanning referenced a study looking at almost 9,000 Covid deaths in Texas.
Which found all but 43 were unvaccinated.
He says this shows the vaccines offer extremely high protection.
