Ireland past worst of third wave of Covid-19 says WHO

An infectious disease expert says the country over the worst of the immediate crisis of the third wave of Covid 19.

556 new cases were confirmed here yesterday, along with 68 additional deaths.

It was the lowest number of cases in almost two months.

However, Professor Paddy Mallon from St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin is urging caution:

The WHO say Ireland's recovery from the third wave of Covid-19 has been 'strong and dramatic' - but is warning of the danger of a fourth wave.

Dr David Nabarro, the World Health Organisation's special envoy on Covid-19, says Ireland has rapidly improved after last month's peak.