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Number of Covid patients in hospital rises above 2,000 for first time

Number of Covid patients in hospital rises above 2,000 for first time — The Chief Medical Officer warned the situation in Irish hospitals remains "stark".

Mon, 18 Jan, 2021 - 09:58

Michelle McGlynn

The number of people with Covid-19 in Irish hospitals has risen above 2,000 for the first time since the pandemic began.

As of 8am, there are 2,023 Covid-19 patients being treated in hospital.

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