Covid-19: 5,325 new cases and 17 further deaths; the government considering further measures to “reduce mobility”

The Department of Health has confirmed 5,325 new cases of Covid-19 and 17 further deaths.

There have now been a total of 113,322 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 2,282 deaths related to the virus in Ireland.

According to rte

The Taoiseach told RTÉ’s News at One programme that the Government was looking at the extension of school closures until the end of the month, and that any decision on schools will be focused on preserving the school year.

Micheál Martin also said that further restrictions and the possible closure of construction and manufacturing services were to be discussed at the meeting, with the committee considering further measures to “reduce mobility”.

Ministers have been told that the new strain of the virus, originally seen in the UK, is now accounting for around 25% of cases according to samples.

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