Growth rate of Covid-19 in Ireland has 'accelerated' as 1,627 new cases recorded

Dr Ronan Glynn's comments come as a further 1,627 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. Picture: Paddy Cummins /Collins Dublin

The deputy chief medical officer has said that the growth rate of Covid-19 in Ireland has accelerated in recent days, with an increase in incidence in all age groups.

On average, 50 people are being admitted to the hospital every day, up from 35 at the end of September. Five patients per day are being admitted to intensive care units.