3,805 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed here by the Department of Health earlier today.
As the elevated case numbers here continue, anyone with a busy social calendar this festive season is being urged to take regular antigen tests.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the Government is seeking to introduce a 'culture' of antigen testing.
NPHET has recommended that people undertaking risky activities, like clubbing or visiting bars often, should take a test twice a week.
Micheál Martin says the Government is looking at subsidising the tests so the costs don't add up so quickly.
