COVID-19 could be under control in the Republic and may have reached a plateau.
New modelling data shows a marked change in the growth rate of cases, the reproduction number and the amount of people being admitted to intensive care.
However, concerns remain about the number of cases in nursing homes and residential settings.
Officials have also warned we're in a "very delicate balance" and must work to avoid any future spike in the disease.
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Yesterday the Republic recorded its highest daily increase in deaths, with a further 43 dying - bringing the death toll to 486.
There are now over 13,200 confirmed COVID-19 cases here.
The Chief Medical Officer says it is "conceivable" that people may be asked to wear masks, which may help ease the current COVID-19 restrictions.
Dr Holohan noted that every piece of public health advice can change, but for now masks aren't necessary.
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Donald Trump has announced that healthy Americans will begin to be allowed to return to work.
However, the US President said some states will start to lift lockdown restrictions before others.
The White House guidelines says state governors will be 'empowered' to make decisions on when to begin phases reopenings.
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The number of job listings fell by over a third last month due to COVID-19.
IrishJobs.ie has released data of recruitment in March, showing the hotel and catering sectors were the hardest hit.
Around 533,000 people are now receiving the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment payment since it was set up last month.
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Detectives in the North are again asking people in Derry to tell them what they know about the murder of Lyra McKee.
This weekend marks the first anniversary of the murder of the freelance journalist, who was shot by a masked gunman during a riot in the Creggan area of the city.
The PSNI is still trying to find the gun and uncover the identity of the gunman.
