2,855 new cases of Covid-19 were reported last night.
Everyone will need a Covid vaccine booster to combat the different strains of covid, according to an infectious disease specialist.
Healthcare workers are due to start receiving their booster jab this weekend after the National Immunisation Advisory Committee approved it.
Around 3,500 healthcare staff are out of work because of Covid related reasons.
Whilst 2,855 new cases of Covid-19 were reported last night.
It's the second highest daily figure since January, and almost 8,000 cases have been confirmed over the past three days.
There are 515 people being treated in hospital for the virus - an increase of 15 since yesterday.
91 are being treated in ICU
Prof. Anthony Staines is Professor of Healthy Systems at DCU
He joined Clem Ryan on Tuesday's edition of Kildare Today.
Kfm Obituary Notices
Three Sisters Seriously Injured In M9 Crash Say They're Getting Stronger Each Day
KCC Asked To Purchase Historic Derelict Building In Naas Harbour
Leixlip Residents "Of All Ages" Asked To Fill Out Community Surveys Aimed At Future Development
Calls For Additional Sporting Facilities In Naas
Over €15M Funding Announced For Kildare Regeneration Projects
Newbridge Motorist Caught Driving 40KM/H Above Speeding Limit
