Cllr Seamus Coyle highlighted that it has been exactly eight months since health care workers were promised a one thousand euro Covid bonus.

Across Cavan and Monaghan, there has been an uptake of between 51 and 57 per cent.

The Sunday Independent article also made reference to home-owners charging for parking on their property during the Ulster Final.

In the two weeks up to Monday, the country had an incidence rate of 924 cases per 100,000 population.

The number of new dwelling completions was down 18.4% in the border region.

The Bailieborough-Cootehill LEA has the highest rate in the region.

However, all six LEAs in the region have incidence rates above the 14-day national average.

A local GP says it's a frustrating time for parents when their children are notified that they're close contacts.