'We have yet to see the true impact of Christmas celebrations', says public health specialist

'We have yet to see the true impact of Christmas celebrations', says public health specialist

Members of the public queuing outside a Covid-19 testing centre at the Croke Park handball alley yesterday. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

The true number of Covid-cases in the community could be up to four times higher than PCR tests indicate, a member of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has warned.

The concerning statement came as the country saw over 20,000 new cases confirmed, the fourth time in a week that Ireland saw a new record daily figure.

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