HSE briefing: 'Capacity exists for surge' as revealed 794 being treated for Covid-19 in hospitals

HSE CEO Paul Reid thanked the public for observing social distancing and quarantine measures but encouraged them to remain vigilant.
HSE briefing: 'Capacity exists for surge' as revealed 794 being treated for Covid-19 in hospitals
Sun, 05 Apr, 2020 - 14:45
Digital Desk staff

The HSE have said 794 people are currently in hospital being treated for Covid-19.

142 of the 794 patients are being treated in intensive care units (ICU).

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