There are 473 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic, and 34 deaths.

Only three of the deaths took place this month - with the others relating to January, February and March.

229 of the cases are in Dublin.

Across Connacht there are 21 new cases in Mayo, 18 in Galway, six in Roscommon, less than five in Sligo and no new cases in Leitrim.

212 Covid patients are currently in hospital, with 53 in ICU.