Health system under ‘unyielding and unrelenting’ strain as 4,650 Covid cases confirmed

In response to warnings from health officials, the Government earlier this week announced fresh measures in a bid to reverse the surging number of cases. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

The Department of Health have confirmed a further 4,650 Covid cases as the HSE CEO warns the health system is under “inconceivable strain.”

Currently, 643 people are in hospital with Covid-19 – a 20% increase over the last week.