The Chief Executive of the HSE Paul Reid has said there is a "concerning growth" in the number of people being admitted to hospital for treatment for Covid-19.
Speaking at the HSE's weekly briefing, Mr Reid said 238 people are in hospital with Covid-19, an increase of 24 on last night.
The number of people in intensive care units has fallen slightly to 29. He said of the 8,500 people who have contracted Covid-19 between 29th September and 12th October, 245 people have been admitted to hospital, and 22 admitted to ICU.
Mr Reid said 25% of these hospitalisations have been in people under 35, 27% have been aged 35-64 and 47% are in the 65 and over category.