Galway Bay fm newsroom - The Department of Health has reported 2,549 new cases of Covid-19.
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As of 8am today, 481 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 97 are being treated in ICU.
The chief medical officer says a high number of cases across the entire population, with the highest incidence rate amongst 5-12 year olds.
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Dr Tony Holohan is urging people to take precautions if they're socialising or going trick-or-treating this weekend.
Anyone with symptoms, however mild, is once again being urged to isolate and get tested, and not to meet up with others.
