The National Public Health Emergency Team has announced another eight coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours.
It brings the death toll in the Republic to 1,658.
There have been 10 additional confirmed cases in Ireland bringing the total number of cases to 25,066.
There are no new Covid-19 cases in Waterford, as of midnight on Sunday there were 153 confirmed cases since the outbreak began.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; "Over the past week there have been approximately 500 new cases of COVID-19 notified, 54% of which are aged between 24-55 years old. Incidences of these cases are spread across 21 counties in Ireland. While we are doing well, the potential for spread remains present across all regions of the country.
"NPHET will meet on Thursday 4 June and submit further recommendations to Government for consideration."
Dr Cillian De Gascun, Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory, said: "As of midnight Monday 1 June, 348,416 tests have been carried out. Over the past week, 22,621 tests were carried out and of these 389 were positive, giving a positivity rate of 1.7%."
Dr Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said; "47% of people are taking longer than 4 days from onset of symptoms to being swabbed. We are strongly encouraging all members of the public to know the symptoms of COVID-19 and seek medical attention as soon as symptoms appear."
