'It's hour by hour': CUH under 'intense pressure' as 46 Covid deaths confirmed in Ireland

The emergency department is under intense pressure from Covid-19 admissions says an emergency medicine consultant. Picture: Dan Linehan

The 46 Covid-related deaths today confirmed by the Department of Health reflect the surging infection rates reported in recent weeks according to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan. 

44 of the deaths occurred in January while 2 of the fatalities happened in December.