Two thirds of people who have died with Covid-19 have been aged 80 years or older.
The death toll from the virus stands at 1,429, after a further 27 people died.
Of the total deaths, 956 occurred in the 80 plus age category.
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Overall, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has risen to 22 and a half thousand.
18 more cases were announced in Clare yesterday, bringing the total to 299.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tony Holohan, says the majority of fatalities continues to be among older people:
