A further 102 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Ireland, the Department of Health announced this evening. It brings the total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland to 785. “The Department is aware that pubs in some areas of the country are continuing to open, in contravention of existing public health advice,” he said. Last night it was confirmed another 126 people had tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number to 683. There are 108 positive cases of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, and one person has died so far.

Source: Irish Independent March 21, 2020 18:59 UTC