Boy, 10, in hospital alone as family had Covid-19

 L to R. Mr. Liam Woods, HSE National Director, Acute Operations and Dr Dermot Nolan, GP based in Co Waterford, at the update on Covid-19 in the Department of Health. Picture: Sasko Lazarov

A 10-year old boy whose whole family had Covid-19 had to go to hospital alone for an operation, a Waterford GP told the Nphet briefing, as experts called on people to continue following health advice.

While Ireland's 14-day incidence rate continues to drop and now stands at 766 per 100,1000 population, indicating that the impact of restrictions is being felt, a further seven deaths and 1,372 cases were confirmed by health officials.