A further four Covid-19 clusters have been confirmed in meat processing plants in the past seven days, bringing the total to 16.
They account for 828 cases, an increase of 328 over the week.
Meat Industry Ireland says it's disappointed by the rise, and is taking guidance from the HSE to prevent further outbreaks.
Keith Grace, Karol Sadlier, Ceola and Carron announced as the station's A New Local Hero finalists
With Irish Music Month underway, the good news is continuing to roll in for rising stars across the nation, with more than eighty artists being named as local finalists in the national search for A New Local Hero over the coming weeks. Here are Sunshine 106.8's four picks: Keith Grace, Karol Sadlier, Ceola and Carron.
Andrea Hayes talks with Brian Redmond from RTE One's Dancing with the Stars Show
Pat Shortt in conversation with Sunshine 106.8's Joe Harrington
