Virus is thriving at the moment and we have to act, says Dr Holohan

Dr Tony Holohan, chief medical officer at the Department of Health. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Covid-19 is thriving in the community and unless the virus is slowed, nursing homes and other vulnerable settings will see further infections and deaths, the chief medical officer (CMO) has warned.

Tony Holohan was speaking at the Department of Health briefing on yesterday evening where 825 new cases of Covid-19 and one further death was confirmed.