Covid-19 figures
A further 37 people have died with Covid-19 in the Republic.
265 new cases of the virus have also been confirmed.
The death toll stands at 1,375, while there are now 22,248 cases of the virus here.
Department of Health Covid 19 press briefing https://t.co/MTPTLLkCM6
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) May 6, 2020
Britain and Germany have been outlining their plans for relaxing Covid-19 restrictions.
258,000 people with the virus have died, while more than 3.6 million cases have been diagnosed worldwide.
The US remains the worst-hit country, with 71,000 deaths and over 1.2 million cases.
Despite this, President Trump says the White House Covid task force is being wound down soon.
The UK's death toll is the highest in Europe with over 29,000 fatalities.
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signalled an easing of lockdown measures from Monday, the day after he gives an update to the nation.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 37 people with COVID-19 have died.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) May 6, 2020
In Germany, where nearly 7,000 have lost their lives, restrictions are being relaxed, allowing people from separate households to meet and resuming the Bundesliga soccer season.
Mouth and nose coverings must be worn on public transport.
In Wuhan in China, where Covid-19 first emerged, 57,000 students have gone back to school for exams.
Here, as of last night, 1,339 people have died, with 21,983 confirmed cases.
