HSE chief warns of 'significant' numbers not showing up to Covid-19 tests

Health Service Executive (HSE) chief executive Paul Reid, said confirmed coronavirus cases are now averaging 5.4 close contacts. File Picture. 

The health service has warned of trends which are “significant and worrying” over the past two weeks, including people routinely refusing voluntary Covid-19 tests.

Meanwhile, the rate of infections per 100,000 people has more than doubled in Ireland over the past two weeks.