Yesterday the Department of Health confirmed a further 1,751 new cases.
Ireland has the highest rate of Covid-19 in the European Union.
The Republic's 14-day rate is just over 500 cases per 100,000 people, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
That's just ahead of Cyprus, which has a rate of 496.
Yesterday the Department of Health confirmed a further 1,751 new cases.
Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in Trinity College says health authorities need to examine why our rate is still so high, despite our vaccine rollout
being so successful.
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Tomas Ryan, Associate Professor in Trinity College says he's concerned the Government's re-opening plan could backfire
.