Varadkar: Figures aren't good enough to lift restrictions yet

The video discusses a strategy for reopening the country, detailing a stepwise plan to be shared with the public soon. The plan's implementation depends on advice from the Chief Medical Officer and current COVID-19 statistics, including patient numbers in ICUs and new cases. Current statistics are not favorable, but there is hope for improvement.

What does the speaker say about the current numbers of patients and new cases?

What was the significance of the new cases reported yesterday according to the speaker?