'Sudden and strong' surge of Covid-19 cases expected in next two weeks, warns emergency medicine expert

Ireland is on the verge of a “sudden and strong” surge of Covid-19 cases, the president of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine Dr Emily O’Connor has warned.

The larger the number who get sick, the larger the number who will need critical care, said Dr O’Connor. File picture.

Ireland is on the verge of a “sudden and strong” surge of Covid-19 cases, the president of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine has warned.

Dr Emily O’Connor said it is expected that a large number of people will get seriously ill at the same time within the next two weeks.