There’s a ripple of anxiety and fear among doctors over the rise in Covid cases, according to a member of NPHET.
It has thrown Ireland’s so called Freedom Day on October 22nd into doubt as a result.
The 14-day incidence rate has increased by 12 per cent over the past week, while there are 390 patients in hospital with the virus.
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370,000 adults are still not fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to the deputy chief medical officer.
Dr Ronan Glynn says 300,000 haven't had any jab, and 70,000 are only partially vaccinated.
He's warning pregnant women they're more likely to die from Covid than non-pregnant women.
