The number of patients with Covid-19 in public hospitals has continued to fall, and has reached its lowest point in 111 days.
The latest data from the National Public Health Emergency team shows there were 400 new cases of the virus last night with seven more deaths,
However the Deputy Chief Medical Officer says it's the pandemic which has "ruined" businesses -- not NPHET.
Doctor Ronan Glynn says previous calls by lobbyists for a faster reopening has had a direct impact on the health system.