Health officials have confirmed 562 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland

By Dean Egan.

Health officials have confirmed 562 new cases of Covid-19 - the highest daily total in nearly a month.

There are 48 patients in hospital with the virus, up 6 since yesterday.

While there are 14 people in ICU, unchanged on yesterday.

As of midnight, Saturday 3rd July, we are reporting 562* confirmed cases of #COVID19.

14 in ICU. 48 in hospital.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data review, validation and update.

— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 4, 2021