1,710 Covid-19 related deaths have been recorded in Ireland.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has confirmed that three more people with Covid-19 have died.
There have now been a total of 1,710 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland.
As of midnight on Tuesday, 16 June the HPSC has been notified of eight new confirmed cases of Covid-19.
It takes the total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland to 25,341.
The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet tomorrow to continue its review of Ireland’s ongoing response and preparedness to Covid-19.
“NPHETs advice in relation to rephasing of the Roadmap to Reopening Society and Business will be reviewed, in the context of ongoing suppression of the disease in the community and overall compliance with public health measures.”
Dr Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “Our recovery rate is at 92%. This and other indicators such as the reproductive number, hospital admissions and ICU admissions are stable or moving in the right direction.
“This is good news that has been achieved through the collective efforts of every person who has followed public health advice.”
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