The Chief Medical Officer has suggested Christmas drinks in pubs won't be recommended as part of new Covid-19 guidelines being drawn up.
NPHET is currently working on advice aimed at making sure people socialise in a safe manner during the festive season.
A further 270 cases of the virus were confirmed last night with one additional death, while the estimated 14 day incidence rate has fallen to 161.
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Cavan and Monaghan have both seen their incidence rates drop below the national average with fewer than 5 cases recorded each last night.
Cavan's incidence rate now stands at 156.2 while Monaghan's is 140.1
Dr Tony Holohan doesn't expect Christmas drinks in pubs to be possible when Level 5 is lifted:
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