There have been another 28 coronavirus-related deaths in the Republic of Ireland.
It brings the total number of deaths in the country to 263.
Meanwhile, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases here has risen to 6,574 after 500 new cases were confirmed by the Department of Health this evening.
It's the highest daily increase in confirmed cases to date.
BREAKING: A further 28 people are confirmed to have sadly died from #Covid19 in the Republic. 500 new cases confirmed today too. It now brings the death toll to 263 while the number of confirmed cases stands at 6,574 #StayHome
— Shane Beatty (@ShaneBeattyNews) April 9, 2020
Earlier today, health officials in Northern Ireland confirmed there had been four more COVID-19 related deaths.
It brings the total number of deaths in the North to 82, meaning the total on the island of Ireland now stands at 345.
