Covid rates in Munster remain some of the highest in Ireland

Incidence rates for the virus are currently based on positive PCR test results, with around 1,207 positive results reported so far this month, a figure more than doubled for antigen tests

Ireland’s positivity rate for the virus is currently 35%, with 981 Covid-19 patients in hospital — 43 of which are in ICU as of 11.30am this morning.

Rates of Covid-19 remain high in Munster counties, latest figures have shown, as Ireland witnesses another wave of infections.

Ireland’s positivity rate for the virus is currently 35%, with 981 Covid-19 patients in hospital — 43 of which are in ICU as of 11.30am on  Thursday morning.