The latest data shows that Tipperary has the second highest covid incidence rate in Munster.
Only Waterford has a high rate of the virus while the Premier County had the third high rate of COVID-19 nationwide.
1,112 new cases have been confirmed in the county over the past 14 days – with the incidence rare stands at 696.9.
Almost 50,500 COVID19 cases have been recorded in Co. Tipperary since the pandemic began.
Meanwhile the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for additional public health measures due to the impact rising COVID cases are having on our hospitals.
The latest data from the Health Service Executive shows over 100 people have covid19 – are in hospitals that serve Tipperary.
University Hospital Limerick is recording 94 patients who are dealing with the virus – its the second highest rate in the country.
While in Tipperary University Hospital 11 patients are battling the virus.
