GP hits out at unvaccinated 'taking up places' in hospitals as Covid cases rise

The State is collecting less data on virus figures, leaving hospitals in the dark about how drastic this wave may be. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Some hospitals are introducing visitor restrictions to combat a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases as one GP criticised unvaccinated people who are "taking up places".

The State is collecting less data on virus figures, leaving hospitals in the dark about how drastic this wave may be. The rate of positivity of Covid tests is around 35%.