Health officials have reported the state's lowest number of new Covid cases since early December.
There are 242 more cases in the country, with 67 in hospitals and 23 in intensive care units.
As of midnight, Sunday 13 June, we are reporting 242* confirmed cases of #COVID19.
23 in ICU. 67 in hospital.
*Daily case numbers may change due to future data review, validation and update.— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) June 14, 2021
Mid-West Workplace Case Numbers Update
Public Health Mid West is tracking 46 workplace Covid outbreaks, with 136 cases involved.
However, it estimates that there are 319 close contacts in these situations.
It's urged business owners to implement the recommendations in its Safe Work Stops Covid document.
Meanwhile, the free walk-in testing centre at St. Josephs Health Campus in Limerick will remain open for another week.
Novavax Says It's Vaccine's Efficacy Is Over 90%
Meanwhile, Novavax says phase 3 trial results suggest its Covid-19 vaccine is 100% effective in protecting against "moderate and severe disease".
The American firm says it's also been shown to work in 93% of cases against current variants of concern and interest.
Nearly 30-thousand people across the US and Mexico took part in the trial, which puts the overall efficacy of the jab at more than 90%.
