Ireland at beginning of fourth Covid wave, public health officials say

Speaking at a briefing with reporters on Thursday, the State’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said they are beginning to see a negative change in incidence happening. Pictures: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Ireland is at the beginning of the fourth wave of Covid-19 and a “serious level of transmission” is expected in the coming weeks, public health officials have warned.

Speaking at a briefing with reporters on Thursday, the State’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said they are beginning to see a negative change in incidence happening.