Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway hospitals have reported their highest daily total of COVID-19 patients since the start of November.
There are 20 confirmed cases of the virus in Galway hospitals today - with all 20 patients being treated at UHG.
This represents the highest daily figure since November 3rd when 21 cases were reported - while it's also the highest daily figure for UHG over the last three months.
Meanwhile, a further ten patients are attending Galway hospitals for suspected cases of the virus today - with 9 at UHG and one at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe.
Nationwide there are 235 confirmed Coronavirus patients in Irish hospitals, while further 120 hospital patients are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.
In total, 28 patients are being treated in Irish ICUs including one individual at UHG.
