The Department of Health has reported 581 new Covid cases today.
There are 52 patients in hospital, an increase of 2 compared with yesterday's figures.
While 16 people are in intensive care units across the country, up one.
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Meanwhile, health officials are urging people to get their Covid vaccinations as quickly as possible.
It follows a small rise in hospitalisations over the past week.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer says they're concerned about the increased transmissibility of the Delta variant.
But Dr Ronan Glynn says the measures for coping with the virus remain the same.
"Avoid crowds, and meet people outside where it's possible."
"If you're meeting inside, make sure that the windows are open, and the room's well ventilated."
"Wear a mask and wash your hands, or use sanitiser, regularly."
"But above all, if you've any cold or flu like symptoms, then assume it's Covid."
"Then isolate, and get a test."
