Covid-19: Record 8,248 cases confirmed as new South Africa variant identified

CUH has cancelled non-essential services as it attempts to handle hospitalised Covid-19 cases. Picture: Larry Cummins

A record 8,248 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed by the Department of Health today, the largest number of cases reported in a single day in Ireland. 

An additional 20 Covid-related deaths were reported as well today.