Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland growing with new GP data warns health expert 

Almost 360 new cases of Covid-19 were reported over the weekend. Picture: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD 

Professor Sam McConkey from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) has said it is clear the Covid-19 outbreak here is growing slowly, but steadily.

He said GPs are seeing a lot more people with flu-type symptoms now, but as yet it is a fraction of the levels seen during the first wave of coronavirus in Ireland.