164 new cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in the Republic.
93 of them are in Dublin, 22 in Kildare, 10 in Tipperary, 9 in Cork.
While there are 8 in Carlow, 6 in Waterford and 6 in Offaly.
The remaining 10 cases are spread across Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth and Roscommon.
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Coronavirus Death Toll Remains Unchanged
Also, the total number of cases now stands at 28,363.
Dr. Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said;
"I would urge people everywhere to follow the public health advice and reduce mixing of households where at all possible. "
"The greatest protection you can give your family and friends is to isolate as soon as you have any symptoms and contact your GP by phone."
"Remember, there should be no charge for either a consultation with your GP nor for a COVID-19 test should you require one.”"
Finally the Department has not reported any new deaths - the death toll remains at 1,777.
