One in five Covid cases in past week linked to Delta variant, says CMO

A test centre at Bandon Community Hospital is open today and tomorrow to facilitate walk-in tests from 11am to 7pm with no appointment needed. Picture: Andy Gibson.

There have been 284 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed this evening as the Chief Medical Officer has expressed concern about the spread of the Delta variant.

According to the latest figures, there are 53 Covid patients in hospital, of which 13 are in intensive care.