139 new cases of the virus were confirmed on Monday.
A further 15 people have died in relation to Covid-19, as well as 139 new cases being confirmed.
This brings the total confirmed number of cases in the Republic to 23,135.
Ireland’s Covid-19 death toll now stands at 1,467, according to Monday night’s briefing.
The most recent figures available show that the median age of confirmed cases in Ireland is 49 years, while 57% of cases are females, and 43% males.
6,834 of the cases are believed to be associated with healthcare workers.
Dublin has the highest number of cases at 11,175 (49%), followed by Kildare with 1,331 (6%) and then Cork with 1,232 (5%).
Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said on Monday: “While 43% of the population believe the worst of this pandemic is behind us, the virus is still circulating, the risk is still there in our communities.
“The health service will continue to prepare and respond to the virus, the public are asked to stay the course and keep up the progress we have made.”
These figures were released just one week out from the beginning of the first phase of lockdown being lifted.
Phase One will allow outdoor meetings between people from different households, and a phased return of outdoor workers, among other things.
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