'Concerning' rate of viral spread in Dublin, officials warn

Professor Philip Nolan, chairman of NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group warned that the number of cases in Dublin could "double every 14 days or so". Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Covid-19 is spreading at a “concerning” rate across Dublin, with health officials warning that action is needed to prevent a possible doubling of viral infections over the next fortnight.

Officials will meet today to decide whether additional restrictions are required to control viral spread in the capital, where 913 cases were confirmed over the past fortnight, as well as other counties.