The Department of Health have confirmed that sadly a further 12 people have died from COVID-19.
It means 1,583 people have now passed from the virus in the country.
A further 76 cases have also been confirmed, taking the total number to 24,391.
Earlier today Leo Varadkar said a decision on the second stage of re-opening would not be made until Friday June 5th.
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Mr Varadkar also said planning is underway for a potential second wave of the Coronavirus this autumn that could coincide with flu season.
While Health Minister Simon Harris has said the government is setting up a nursing home expert panel to examine the issues in care settings.
