Six out of 10 worst Covid-affected areas are in Munster

A study has indicated two vaccine doses induce a robust response against the virus which is still detectable and able to recognise variants of concern up to six months later. File picture: AP /Pavel Golovkin

Waterford now has the highest rate of Covid infections in Munster, as the national rate also continues to rise.

It is “disheartening” to see such high case numbers, according to Dr Elizabeth Ryan, lecturer in Immunology at the University of Limerick. However, she said vaccines were limiting the spread of the virus, especially among vulnerable people.