HSE's Dr Henry says Ireland must avoid 'overwhelmed' hospital system this winter

HSE Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry said the hospital system in Ireland cannot be "overwhlemed" this winter. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

The HSE's Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry said the potential for an "apartheid society" can be avoided if people re-double their efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.

A recent increase in cases has seen 231 confirmed yesterday - the highest daily number in four months.