Health authorities are reporting 1,269 new coronavirus infections and 13 further deaths over the last 24h.
The country will enter Level 5 lockdown conditions at midnight on Wednesday, and will remain in lockdown for a period of 6 weeks.
Retailers, publicans, and other businesses are bracing themselves for a dire future ahead after being forced to close for a second time in six months.
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