Public health officials are concerned about complacency setting in with the virus, as the vast majority of the over 25,000 cases in this country have since recovered.
The Covid-19 death toll now stands at 1,703, after a further 8 patients died, while 8 new cases have been recorded in the past 24 hours.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronan Glynn, says there are long time side effects for some who contract the virus:
