The People of Donegal have been urged to limit their social contacts in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
In the latest Covid-19 published by The Health Protection Surveillance Centre, there were 2 new deaths confirmed and 234 new cases nationally.
There were 30 new cases reported in Donegal.
The 14 day incidence rate in Donegal is now 106.2 cases per 100,000 of population, the second highest in the Country behind Dublin
18 cases first reported on Tuesday were also added to Donegal’s figures yesterday.
1 additional case was added to Leitrim's figures while Sligo remains unchanged.
Health officials will meet today amid growing concerns over the rise in coronavirus cases in a number of counties.
The National Public Health Emergency Team is particularly concerned about Louth, Waterford and Donegal - where a third of recent cases are among 15 to 24 year olds.
30 of yesterday's 234 cases were in Donegal, and a further two deaths were recorded nationally.
Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn says he is concerned with the figures from Donegal and how there are so many extended family outbreaks of Covid-19
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