Concern at 'disproportionate' number of pregnant women in ICU with Covid-19

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021 - 17:46

Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent

The HSE's chief clinical officer has expressed concern that pregnant women are making up a “disproportionate” number of patients with Covid-19 in intensive care units.

Today saw 400 patients in hospital with the virus, with 75 of them in ICU.

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