28 more people with Covid-19 have died in the Republic.
The death toll related to the disease now stands at 794.
936 new cases have been detected in the past 24 hours, with the total number of positive tests standing at 17,607.
As of midnight on Tuesday there were 122 confirmed cases in Waterford since the outbreak began, that's an increase of three since Monday.
Elsewhere in the South East, Kilkenny has 222 cases, Wexford has 137 and Carlow 84. Dublin has the highest number of cases at 8,216 (50% of all cases) followed by Cork with 1,087 cases (7%).
As of 1pm Thursday 23rd April, the HPSC has been notified of 936 new confirmed cases of #COVID19. There is now a total of 17,607 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Ireland.
For more detailed case information data, please visit https://t.co/RjyC3RrpgD— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) April 23, 2020
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: "COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease. Modelling data shows us that the reproduction number remains below 1.0 and that we have achieved great progress through the action of staying apart.
"In order to continue protecting ourselves, our vulnerable groups and our healthcare workers, we must continue to practice physical distancing, respiratory etiquette and regular hand washing. These basic steps, if done by all, will save many lives."
Dr. Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: "Today, the World Health Organisation Regional Director for Europe noted that up to half of those who have died of COVID-19 across Europe were living in residential care settings.
"Ireland continues to closely examine mortality so that we can understand it and do everything in our power to prevent it.
"We are now using our increased testing capacity to focus on staff and residents so that we can learn in real time about this virus and take actions informed by that evidence."
Professor Philip Nolan, Chair of NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group, said: "For the population at large, the growth rate is at zero and the transmission of the virus is effectively suppressed.
"Our R number is between 0.5 and 0.8. This success emphasises how vital it is to remain vigilant in our behaviours. If the R number moves above one, we are no longer in control of the disease."
