The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospitals remains stable, according to the latest figures. There are 48 confirmed cases in hospitals around the country, with six of these in intensive care units, according to the Health Service Executive's overnight report.
There are also 85 suspected cases in hospitals, with five of these in intensive care units. The hospital system has 47 intensive care beds available Yesterday, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said it is "concerning" that hospital numbers have risen in the past week.
He said: "We are monitoring with growing concern the number of cases nationally, particularly in Limerick and Dublin where there has been increases in recent weeks. "The next seven days are