Health officials have confirmed 4 Covid 19 related deaths and 434 new cases.
197 of the cases are in Dublin.
While there are 44 in Cork, 34 in Kildare, 20 in Limerick, 20 in Meath.
With the remaining 119 cases, spread across 16 other counties.
126 covid patients are hospitalised, of which 34 are in ICU.
A county breakdown of cases for May 7th 2021The Situation Is "Stable But Uncertain"
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan says next week's reopening is a very positive sign and a testament to the hard work of most people in supressing the virus.
The 14 day incidence rate per 100,000 of the population is 129.7.
Deputy CMO Ronan Glynn:
"The overall situation analysis then is that the incidence and the overall profile is stable but uncertain.
"The reproduction number is estimated at or around 1 and we need to monitor that over the coming weeks.
"Thankfully deaths and numbers in hospital or critical care are decreasing."
Finally, Mr. Glynn adds, "..and we are beginning to see more and more the impact of vaccination"
