Local GP Illona Duffy says the rules could be changed to 5-days but only if people have no acute symptoms.

1,419 people were in public hospitals with the virus last night.

The uptake rate among those aged five and up in Co Monaghan is 76.8%.

Those with non-emergency needs are asked to seek alternative medical assistance from a GP or pharmacy.

Almost 1,400 people being treated in public hospitals for the virus.

Dr. Illona Duffy says 60% of patients at her clinic say they've had Covid in the past few weeks.

'Case numbers are at their highest since mid-January'

Ireland's official death toll currently stands at over 6,500.