6 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Waterford.
The 14-day incidence rate is now 72.3 per 100,000 people, it's after 84 cases were confirmed here during the last fortnight.
In total, 215 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland and another patient has died.
74 of the new cases were recorded in Dublin, 22 in Donegal, 15 in Kilkenny, 14 in Louth and 11 in Limerick.
The national average infection rate over the last fortnight is 80.2 per hundred thousand people.
210 people are being treated in hospital, eight more than yesterday -- with 31 in intensive care.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “Today the Government approved NPHET’s advice on prioritisation of COVID-19 vaccines. This is an important step in the development of the vaccine strategy, being finalised by the High-Level taskforce for COVID-19 vaccination.
“While each of us awaits our opportunity to be vaccinated, it is important that we continue to protect each other in the meantime, particularly over Christmas and in the months ahead.
“Continue to follow public health advice; avoid crowded places, physically distance, wear face coverings, wash hands regularly and practice cough/sneeze etiquette.”
