There are less than 100 people in hospital with Covid-19.
There have been 467 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland.
The figures released from the Department of Health on Friday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19.
The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases may also change due to future data validation.
99 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 38 are in ICU.
As of midnight, Thursday 27 May, we are reporting 467* confirmed cases of #COVID19.
38 in ICU. 99 in hospital.
*Daily case numbers may change due to future data review, validation and update.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) May 28, 2021
The figures have been released as Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to make a public announcement about the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions on Friday evening.
The government is set to confirm the dates for the return of international travel, the return of indoor dining and drinking in pubs and restaurants and the return of crowds to outdoor and sporting events.
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