The local lockdown in Kildare has been lifted with immediate effect.
Members of the Government made that decision earlier today following a recommendation from the National Public Health Emergency Team.
While they confirmed soon afterward that the situation in the county continues to improve.
So health officials believe Kildare has returned to a 'broadly similar' condition to the rest of Ireland.
While An Taoiseach Michael Martin paid tribute to the people of Kildare for their response to the measures.
Today’s decision to lift the additional Covid restrictions on County Kildare was only possible because of the people of Kildare - their extra effort, their sacrifices and their patience. And it worked. Numbers in Kildare now similar to rest of country. We must all stay vigilant.
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) August 31, 2020
Department Confirm 53 More Cases Of Covid-19
Additionally, the Department of Health has confirmed 53 further cases of Covid-19.
So 25 of today's cases are in Dublin and 11 in Limerick.
Finally the remaining 17 are spread across 10 other counties.
Chief Nursing Officer Rachel Kenna is reminding people to keep following the simple guidelines:
"Remember the key protective behaviours, regular hand washing, physical distance."
"Wearing face coverings where appropriate, reduce your social contacts"
"Know the symptoms and know when to isolate.”
