1,496 new cases were reported here yesterday
The Chief Medical Officer says the incidence of Covid-19 is rising steadily in all age groups and in 21 of 26 counties.
The 14-day incidence rate is 493 cases per 100,000 people, the highest it has been since January.
As a public health doctor, I am keenly aware of the impact the public health advice has had on all in society. Making the decision not to attend work or socialise if you are displaying symptoms can be very difficult.
— Dr Tony Holohan (@DrTonyHolohan) August 17, 2021
1,496 new cases were reported here yesterday, while 230 were in hospital last night, and 54 in intensive care.
The number of daily admissions to ICU with the disease has also doubled from 3 to 6 in the past week.
UCD virus expert, Dr Gerald Barry, says more needs to be done to stem rising infection rates:
Dr. Barry, says the vast majority of those who're very sick are unvaccinated
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