397 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed as CMO warns of 'concerning' increase in hospitalistions 

Dr Tony Holohan has warned of a concering increase in hospitalisations 

There have been a further 397 cases of Covid-19 confirmed today, as the Chief Medical Officer warned of a small but "concerning" increase in recent hospitalisations.

As of 8am today, 54 people are now in hospital with the virus, of which 16 are in ICU.