Hospital cases are also on the rise nationwide.

According to the local GP, businesses should be given the freedom to keep certain health restrictions.

There continues to be a good uptake of Covid vaccinations across the country

Over 666,000 boosters or third doses have been given out so far, to over-60s, healthcare workers and those with compromised immune systems.

The Covid-19 vaccination centres will open at several campuses from next week.

The Minister says this will benefit colleges across the country.

Monaghan and the Border region have some of the highest case levels in the country

From next Monday churches will be allowed to admit 50 per cent of their capacity for mass.