Four counties look almost certain to have Level 3 lockdown restrictions imposed in the immediate future.
Counties Cork, Monaghan, Longford, and Roscommon have seen significant increases in coronavirus cases and incidence rates over the last few days.
It is understood that the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) will make a decision about the matter early in the coming week.
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