Holohan warns Covid-19 moving in ‘wrong direction’

Dr Tony Holohan said: “We are seeing significant and concerning indicators that this disease in moving in the wrong direction. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

The chief medical officer said he is concerned that the Covid-19 virus is “moving in the wrong direction”.

"We are seeing significant and concerning indicators that this disease is moving in the wrong direction,” said Dr Tony Holohan, "including an increase in positivity rates, and seven day and 14-day incidence, and our five-day average has now increased to 339 cases.