There have been 390 further cases of coronavirus in Ireland.

There have been no additional deaths reported.

There has been a total of 35,377 cases and 1,802 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

Of Monday's cases:

• 189 are men/199 are women
• 66% are under 45 years of age
• 36% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case
•  45 cases have been identified as community transmission

Some 209 are in Dublin, with 27 Cork, 22 Donegal and 21 in Galway.

There are also 14 cases in Kildare, 14 in Monaghan, seven in Roscommon, seven in Tipperary, seven Waterford, seven in Wexford, six in Limerick, six in Longford, and five each in Laois, Meath, Offaly and Sligo.

The remaining 23 cases are spread across eight different counties.

Concerns for Cork and Galway

Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, said: "I am asking everyone, but particularly those living and working in Cork, Galway, Monaghan and Roscommon, to adhere to the public health advice.

"There is still time to get the virus back under control in these areas, break the chains of transmission and stop the spread of this highly infectious disease in these communities.

"We know the key actions to take to stay safe, by keeping a 2m distance, reducing your social contacts, wearing a face mask, covering coughs and sneezes and staying at home and contacting your GP if you start to feel unwell, you are doing everything you can to take care of yourself and those around you."

A healthcare worker has also pleaded with the public to take the coronavirus seriously, after he was left in a  coma for more than two months.

Jerick Martin was admitted to ICU with COVID-19, and says he now suffers from several conditions because of the virus.

Appeal to students

Lorna Fitzpatrick, president of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) added: "This is a really difficult time for young people, but students have a vital role to play in keeping everyone in the community safe.

"My message to students today is to keep the public health guidelines in mind when you are making plans and decisions about where to go and who to see.

"Also, it is so important to take care of your mental health at this time.

"Make sure you are reaching out to friends and family on the phone, online and in small, safe ways in person. Remember that talking to others and asking for help when you need it is essential at the moment."

COVID-19 leaflet

Meanwhile a leaflet explaining the Government's National Framework for Living with COVID-19 is to be delivered to every home in the country.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin made the announcement earlier on Monday, as he appealed to everyone - especially younger people - to take extra care over the next fortnight.

The framework is built on three pillars: healthy people, strong businesses and resilient communities.

This includes a range of supports continue to be made available to sustain business, and a strong focus on the well-being and resilience of our communities.

Mr Martin said the next two weeks are going to be critically important, as the country works to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

On the leaflet, he said it was "an opportunity to remind the country of the choice we face for the coming winter.

"Each one of us has the power to slow and suppress the spread of this virus - it is up to each one of us to choose what we are going to do in the face of the threat.

"By sticking to the advice on hand hygiene, cough etiquette and social distancing, and by respecting the restrictions that are in place where we live, we can bring it back under control.

"The next two weeks are critical and I am calling on everyone to bring extra focus to the task for the next fortnight", he said.

"Every citizen in the country has the power to change the trajectory of this illness.

"I believe it is very important to ensure that they are as fully informed as possible.

"That's one of the reasons why I am pleased to be launching this leaflet.

"With An Post's help, every home the country will have full visibility of the plan for how we are going to come through this together."

He added: "We have done very well as a country, and the effort invested by so many people in our health services and across all our front line has been extraordinary.

"As difficult as it is, and as frustrating as it is, we must keep going.

"The effort that we make now will have a huge baring on what our winter looks like."