There have been 25 Covid-19 deaths, 206 confirmed cases in Meath

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre today confirmed that 25 people diagnosed with Covid-19 in Ireland have died.

Of the 25 deaths the median age was 82. The people included 11 females and 14 males, 16 of the 28 had an underlying condition
There have now been 287 Covid-19-related deaths in Ireland.

480 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland have been confirmed. There are now 7,054 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.

Including test results which have been sent to Germany for testing (which may include tests from older cases) the total figure of those who have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Ireland now stands at 8,089.

There have been 151 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Cavan, 2.1% of the national total.
There have been 206 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Meath, 2.9% of the national total.

Earlier today, the Taoiseach ordered public health measures to be extended until May 5th.

The extension of the measures was announced by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Minister for Health, Simon Harris who both said that the measures are being extended because they are saving lives.

The Gardaí Síochana's power to enforce Covid-19 restrictions will also be extended until 5 May.

Leaving Cert to take place in July/August and Junior Cert to be replaced by class-based assessments

Joe McHugh, the Minister for Education, has confirmed that the Leaving Cert will take place the last week of July or early August with a final decision on dates to be made subject to the public health advice in June.
The Junior Cert will now be replaced by school-based exams and assessments which will take place early in the new school year. All schools are to remain closed until further notice.