There are 486 patients in hospital with the virus as of last night, including 75 in intensive care.
The Irish Medical Organisation says the health service is being hit by a "perfect storm" due to the high rates of Covid-19.
It says the next few weeks will be "critical" with GP surgeries, hospitals and ICU units all under "extraordinary pressure".
Case numbers have been above 3 thousand for the last six days in a row.
RCSI Senior Lecturer, Eoghan De Barra says hospitals are facing a challenging period
There are 486 patients in hospital with the virus as of last night, including 75 in intensive care.
Eoghan De Barra, says covid patients are taking up a lot of room in ICU
:
Local TD Accepts Data Centres Are A "Particular Issue" In Ireland
Katie Taylor Tickets Sell Out for Croke Park Final Fight In September
New Digital Wallet Might Be Needed To Access Pornography Online
Two Men Arrested As Gardaí Seize Firearm And Drugs In Blanchardstown
Trial Of Man Accused Of Attempted Murder Of Three Children Will Be Shown CCTV Today
Second Night Of Riots In Belfast
Victim Loses Eye After Attempted Murder In Belfast On Monday
Report Finds Over 95,000 Children Are In Poverty
