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Walk-in vaccination centers are operating around the country this weekend (PA Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The country should \u201ctake some heart\u201d from early indications that rates of Covid-19 in Ireland may be declining, the Taoiseach has said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His comments come as the Department of Health confirmed 1,703 new cases, while there are 363 patients in hospital with the virus, 52 of whom are in ICU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While incidence rates in the State are among the highest in the EU, health officials and politicians have consistently pointed to the success of the vaccination program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking in Cork on Saturday at an event to mark the 75th anniversary of the Irish naval service, Miche\u00e1l Martin said: \u201cWe take some heart from indications that incidence levels may be on a downward trajectory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also said the Government would be monitoring any impact the return of schools has on the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is extremely important that we remain vigilant as a society and we can progress in terms of the steps that have now been laid out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Martin also indicated that the country had already seen an \u201ceconomic rebound\u201d from the reopening of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 90 per cent of adults in the State are now vaccinated, according to the latest figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Friday, T\u00e1naiste Leo Varadkar tweeted: \u201cVaccination of under 35s really working now. Cases have plateaued \/ falling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRise in patients in hospital and ICU slowing. All ok for next stage of re-opening on Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n

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