The Taoiseach says it’s possible we haven’t reached the peak of Covid 19 – and that some of our “darkest days” are ahead.
There are now over 9,600 cases in the Republic with 253 intensive care admissions – while 320 people have died.
The total number of cases in Clare has risen to 85, up from 69.
Leo Varadkar says we all need to do more to stop the spread of the virus.
Meanwhile – Bono has written to the South Korean President, Moon Jae-in, asking him to help Ireland tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.
The U2 frontman has asked for personal protective equipment and said he’d pay for them himself.
The Asian country was initially one of the worst affected by the global outbreak, but its strong medical response has limited the number of deaths and confirmed cases.
It’s understood Mr Moon has agreed to look into the request with health authorities in his country.
