The Department of Health has confirmed a further 1,292 Covid-19 cases. Meanwhile, Ireland continues to have the highest rate of Covid-19 in the EU. The Republic's 14-day incidence rate is 434 cases per 100,000 people which is down from over 500 seven days ago. In Munster, Kerry is the worst hit with an incidence rate of 525.4 and 776 new cases in the last two weeks. In Clare, there were 408 new cases identified, giving an incidence rate of 343.4 while in Tipperary the rate is now 403.6 with 644 new cases.

Source: Irish Examiner September 09, 2021 16:18 UTC