44 more people have died after contracting Covid-19 in the Republic.

 

The new figures include 5 in the west of the country.

 

The death toll across the country now stands at 530.

 

702 new cases were detected, including 112 from swabs sent to German labs.

 

There are now 259 confirmed cases in Mayo, 266 in Galway, Sligo has 69 and Roscommon has 61.

 

The total number of positive tests now stands at 13,980.