On Friday 14-day infection rates showed that the virus was increasing in 17 counties, with no change or falling rates in the remaining nine counties. Confirmation of almost 1,000 new cases over the weekend has fueled concerns that we could see 1,500 cases per day by November if current infection rates continue. Meanwhile, the health service is trying to catch-up on non-Covid care and growing waiting lists. Q. Covid-19 numbers are nowhere near those observed in March so why is there so much concern? This winter, the health service is facing an uphill battle to deal with Covid-19 in addition to the typical challenges, such as a winter trolley crisis.

Source: Irish Examiner October 05, 2020 14:34 UTC