HSE chief warns of 3,000 cases per day with health service on 'high alert'

HSE chief executive Paul Reid said this level of Covid-19 has a severe impact on the health system. Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

HSE chief executive Paul Reid has said Ireland could see 3,000 Covid-19 cases per day as the testing system catches up with reported cases.

Speaking to RTÉ's Morning Ireland, the HSE Chief said the health service is on "high alert" as Covid-19 cases rise and contact tracing and Ireland's testing system tackle the growing coronavirus infection in the community.