Five counties are being monitored closely by health officials after a rise in COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks.
Dublin has recorded high incidence rates, along with Limerick, Tipperary, Carlow and Wexford.
It comes as restrictions placed in Kildare were lifted yesterday following more than three weeks of lockdown.
Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has asked people living in the five counties to take extra care following the public health guidelines.
He says it's not just the capital that has seen a spike in infections;
"We see 98 cases in Limerick over the past fortnight, 41 cases in Carlow, 47 cases in Wexford. There are a wide number of counties where we're seeing substantial numbers of cases."
But he says it doesn't mean they're considering introducing restrictions in those areas.
Fines
It comes as Gardaí are to be given new powers to fine people for not wearing a face covering.
The Health Minister is to introduce a range of fines ranging from €20 to €100 for anyone found in breach of public health guidelines.
However there will not be any sanction for house parties.
