By Cillian Doyle.
The second-highest number of Covid-19 cases in over six months has been reported today.
There are 1,491 new infections.
The number of Covid patients in hospital has risen to 193 - the highest since April - with 28 in intensive care.
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The Chief Medical Officer, Tony Holohan, is encouraging people to risk-assess their weekend plans - and not to become complacent.
