A third person diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland has died.
The Department of Health says 191 new cases were confirmed here today.
This brings the total to 557.
Based on data as of midnight yesterday, the Department of Health says the average age for confirmed cases is 43.
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It also says that 31% of cases have been hospitalised, two of them in the ICU.
While 84% of cases are associated with healthcare workers.
Dublin has the highest number of cases at 172 - followed by Cork at 62 and Limerick with 14.
Dr Tony Holohan, chief medical officer in the Department of Health, said: "I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of this patient.
"It is too early to see any impact of our social distancing measures.
"This data underscores the importance of younger people to rigorously follow public health advice and social distancing measures."
