Nphet to give ventilation advice as variants more transmissible

HSE national clinical advisor and group lead for Hospital Groups Dr Vida Hamilton. Picture: Colin Keegan

As it confirmed there are now 201 people in ICU with Covid-19, Nphet said it will give further guidance this week around ventilation as case numbers remain stubbornly high.

Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan also said there should be certainty around who is getting the vaccine, and the rollout should follow priority listings.