Interim CMO's report warns of increase in levels of Covid transmission

Professor Breda Smyth has said there is no indication for any change in public health advice. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A report from the interim Chief Medical Officer (CMO) suggests that levels of Covid-19 transmission have increased.

In recent weeks, the number of cases detected and reported has increased, as has the number of hospitalised cases and the number in intensive care.