90 per cent of the adult Irish population is expected to have received at least one covid vaccine by this weekend.

Around three quarters of people over the age of 16 are now fully vaccinated, while 82 per cent have received their first dose.

People who display any type of cold or flu like symptoms should contact their GP and self isolate.

Current figures show 2 per cent of new covid-19 cases are resulting in hospitalisations.

Parents are being encouraged to register their children for their vaccination.

This is the highest daily figure in nearly six months.

Health officials are registering significant worries over the jump in cases.