'Level beyond comprehension': 1,750 people now in hospital with Covid-19
158 people are in intensive care.
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158 people are in intensive care.
The INMO is also calling on the HSE to improve daily communications with staff.
Ireland is in a “serious phase” of its current surge, according to the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET).
The measures will remain in place until at least the end of January.
On 15 April, 881 people with Covid-19 were in hospital.
It was identified in fewer than 10% of swabs in a small batch anaylsed.
59 people have been admitted to hospital since yesterday morning.
The government is expected to announce new restrictions this afternoon.
The CMO Dr Tony Holohan said this wave is “happening much, much sooner after the last one”.