There have been 1,837 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed by the Department of Health this afternoon. There are 208 people in hospital with Covid-19, an increase of 10 from yesterday, while there are 31 in ICU, down two compared to Saturday. The daily case total is the highest recorded since January 23 when there were 1,905 cases confirmed. This comes as Ireland’s 14-day national incidence has climbed to 386 cases per 100,000, the highest rate of infection since February. Dr Glynn urged people in these counties to exercise caution in the coming days and weeks.

Source: Irish Independent August 08, 2021 15:00 UTC