2 more people with COVID19 have sadly died in the Republic of Ireland.

2 more people with COVID - 19 have sadly died in the Republic of Ireland.

There are 4 new confirmed cases of the virus here.

The news comes this evening as cases of the virus globally have been described as 'fires burning' around the world, by the W-H-O.

183,000 cases were registered yesterday by the World Health Organisation.

The figures come as Ireland prepares to further ease lock down restrictions on Monday.