3,161 new Covid cases as CMO says 'it is not too late' to get vaccine

The figures come as Dr Tony Holohan urged anyone who is not yet vaccinated to come forward and get the jab. File picture: RollingNews.ie

The Department of Health has confirmed that there have been 3,161 cases of Covid-19 recorded today as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) urged people to come forward for the vaccine. 

Some 498 Covid-19 patients are in hospital, of which 78 are in intensive care.