There's no appetite to recommend a lockdown in Dublin and Limerick.
That's according to a member of the National Public Health Emergency Team, which meets today to discuss the growing number of cases in the counties.
The 14 day incidence rate in Dublin stands at 71 per 100 thousand, while in Limerick its 60 per 100 thousand.
The rise in cases is being linked to gatherings in private homes.
Dr Colm Henry says ways to reverse the trend will be looked at:
"Measures such as reducing the number of visitors and reducing the interaction between households are the kind of measures people might consider short of a lockdown which nobody wants to see."
The next 7 days is really important. In particular, people in Dublin and Limerick need to assume that #COVID19 is circulating.
1. Reduce your social contacts
2. Take a step back and keep your distance from others
3. Do not drop your guard just because you know someone— Dr Ronan Glynn (@ronan_glynn) September 7, 2020
