Pictured is today's Department of Health Covid-19 update held in Dublin. The meeting reported No deaths but 57 new cases as there has been a spike in cases in some Midland counties in recent days. Pictured are (l to r) Dr. Siobhán Ni Bhriain, Consultant Psychiatrist and HSE Integrated Care Lead; Dr. Ronan Glynn, acting Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, and Rachel Kenna, Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health. Photo: Leah Farrell/Rollingnews.ie