Monaghan continues to have the country's highest 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19

Monaghan continues to have the highest 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 in the country, with the number at almost double the national average.

The 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 in Monaghan is 2,525 - the national average is 1,291.2.

Yesterday, Monaghan recorded an additional 140 cases of the virus, while Cavan recorded an additional 89 cases.

Cavan's 14-day incidence rate of the virus is the fifth highest in the country, and is currently above the national average, at 1483.4 per 100,000.

The Northern Sound region has recorded 2,680 cases over the past two weeks.