Waterford finally emerging from worst of Covid-19 crisis

Dr Donncha Ó Grádaigh, University Hospital Waterford: 'It has taken until now for the improved behaviour in early January to translate into a reduction in the hospital in-patient cohort.' Picture: Patrick Browne

After a tragic January with more than 50 Covid deaths, a consultant at University Hospital Waterford said it hoped the county was finally getting control of the pandemic outbreak there.

In 2020, there were just 1,389 cases in Waterford. However, in January alone there were 3,192 cases and tragically 53 deaths, according to the latest CSO data.