Rapid Increase Of Covid 19 In Ireland.

Friday, 24 December 2021 08:38

By Breffni Clack

The Chief Medical Officer expects to see a rapid increase in cases of covid 19 over the coming days.

The Chief Medical Officer expects to see a rapid increase in cases of covid 19 over the coming days.
Tony Holohan says Omicron now accounts for almost three quarters of cases in Ireland and yesterday's high number of cases was not unexpected.
7,411 new infections have been confirmed, with 390 people in hospital, including 98 in ICU.
UCC Professor, Gerry Killeen says the spread of Omicron in this country is worrying:

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