Paul Reid: Hospital system already under 'significant pressure'

Mr Reid said community transmission was a concern. Picture: Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland

The HSE's chief executive has warned the health service is already coming under significant pressure due to increased Covid-19 cases and warned hospital wards may have to close.

Paul Reid expressed concern that 39% of cases in the last seven days have come from the community and the source cannot be pinpointed. Mr Reid also said that high positivity levels for Covid-19 testing among those presenting for a test is also a worrying sign.