Covid-19 case numbers continue to rise in most counties but the rate of increase generally is slowing, latest figures show. And in Wicklow and Waterford, two counties threatened with further restrictions, relative cases numbers have fallen in both the one- and five-day windows. Meanwhile, the number of hospitalised cases is relatively stable, with 108 confirmed cases last night, down from 110 the previous day. There are currently 48 free critical care beds, out of 272 which are currently staffed and open. Intensive care beds were very expensive to run because of the staffing levels required, explained Dr Motherway.

Source: The Irish Times September 28, 2020 08:55 UTC