Health Officials Concerned At Spike In Coronavirus Cases In Limerick

Friday, 4 June 2021 06:09

By Gareth Farrell

A crisis meeting is taking place later today between health officials and public representatives in Limerick over a recent spike in Covid-19 cases.

The Chief Medical Officer's concerned about the 'significant increase' in cases of covid 19 in Limerick, with incidence of 411 per 100 thousand people.
Tony Holohan says it's extremely important everyone in the region continues to stick to the public health advice.
It's after 465 new cases of covid 19 were confirmed in the Republic, with only 30 patients in intensive care.

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