Covid-19: HSE 'under real threat now' warns chief as hospitalisations surge

Mr Reid issued the stark warning this afternoon. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland 

The Chief Executive of the HSE, Paul Reid, has warned the health service is "under real threat now" and that primary and GP services are under "relentless strain". 

Mr Reid said the country is heading for a peak in hospitalisations similar to the first wave.