HSE chief: We have two weeks to turn Covid-19 crisis around

HSE Chief Executive, Paul Redi: "ICU beds, testing and tracing, they are all our second lines of defence. Our first line of defence against this virus is to shift the debate to us as individuals." Picture: Sasko Lazatov/Photocall Ireland

Two of the country's most senior health officials have warned the public to take a "radical look" at their behaviour as the country reaches a "crux" point in Covid-19.

HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid said he believes the country has been shocked and now realises the current virus spread is "quite serious".