Another 17 patients diagnosed with Covid-19 have died in the Republic of Ireland, bringing the overall death toll to 137, the Health Service Executive said.
Thirteen were male and four were female with 13 reported to have underlying health conditions.
There are now 4,604 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
Dublin has the highest number of cases at 2,251 (56% of all cases) followed by Cork with 304 cases (8%).
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said efforts to flatten the curve must continue.
“The nationwide, collective effort to limit the spread of Covid-19 has been inspiring,” he said.
“We must keep up this effort, continue to protect the vulnerable in our society and ultimately flatten the curve.”
Earlier it was announced that number of people who have died in Northern Ireland after contracting coronavirus has risen by eight to 56.
That takes the total across Ireland to 193 deaths.
It came as the Republic's Minister for Health Simon Harris announced measures to help nursing homes protect themselves from a coronavirus outbreak.
There are 40 clusters – three or more Covid-19 cases at institutions within 72 hours – in nursing homes.
Staff screening will start in nursing homes twice a day, with testing prioritised for staff, and access will be provided to personal protective equipment (PPE), expert advice and training.
Staff movement across residential facilities will be minimised and the HSE will support staff with alternative accommodation and transport if required.
Additionally, a temporary Covid-19 financial support scheme will be established in the coming days to support the critical services provided by nursing homes.
