Public urged to do all they can to avoid contracting covid-19

People are being urged to do all they can to still avoid contracting Covid-19, despite 92% of cases recovering fully.

Public health officials are concerned about complacency setting in with the virus, as the vast majority of the over 25,000 cases in this country have since recovered.

The Covid-19 death toll now stands at 1,703, after a further 8 patients died, while 8 new cases have been recorded in the past 24 hours.

Meanwhile, Cavan has recorded no new covid-19 cases for the fifth day in a row.

Monaghan saw three new cases today. It’s total stands at 534, while there are 858 cases in Cavan.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronan Glynn, says there are long time side effects for some who contract the virus: