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3,666 new cases of COVID-19 nationally

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3,666 new cases of COVID-19 nationally

Galway Bay fm newsroom - 3,666 new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Ireland.

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Latest figures show there's 638 patients in hospital, and while this is 46 down on yesterday, in ICU the figure is up 4 on yesterday bringing it to 130 - which is the highest since February.

Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan says they're aware the public's worry around COVID-19 has increased but says people are following the public health advice.

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No extra restrictions are expected to be recommended at NPHET's meeting on Thursday.

That's what the chief medical officer, Tony Holohan, told politicians at a briefing this afternoon.

It comes as the five-day moving average of COVID cases now stands at 4,712.

Sinn Féin's health spokesman, David Cullinane, says Dr Holohan gave him a positive briefing today.

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