Ireland now 'dark red' status for Covid in Europe

Ireland is now classified as 'dark red' in Europe, meaning there is a high level of Covid-19 transmission across the country. File picture: Denis Minihane

Ireland is now classified as “dark red” in Europe, meaning there is a high level of Covid-19 transmission across the country.

A further 1,875 cases of the virus have been reported to the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet).