There were 102 COVID patients in intensive care this morning, the lowest figure since mid-November.

It marks a fall of seven on this day last week and 30 on the most recent peak of 132, which was recorded on November 24th.

Meanwhile, there were 443 COVID patients in hospital this morning, which is down 50 on this day last week.

It marks a 35% decrease on the fourth-wave peak of 685, recorded on November 22nd.

COVID-19 intensive care admission. Image: HSE

COVID-19 hospital admissions. Image: HSE