Coronavirus: 121 New Cases With Calls To Close Parks And Beaches

Coronavirus cases increases with calls to listen to social distancing

121 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the Republic of Ireland last night.

That brings the total number of people infected to 906.

Following a weekend of good weather, people are being called on not to gather in large groups.

It's after car parks in Glendalough had to be closed as large numbers gathered in the area.

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A number of videos were taken in Howth in north Dublin, showing long queues for a takeaway in the area.

People are being urged to take personal responsibility to listen to the advice around social distancing.

"I would also urge everybody to avoid blaming younger people, " says HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid.

"It's unfair because we need to call out all of the public, the minority, who are reckless at times to do the right thing."