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Covid-19 hospital numbers continue to rise with Letterkenny most impacted nationally

Andrew Mooney -
Covid-19 hospital numbers continue to rise with Letterkenny most impacted nationally

Letterkenny University Hospital has the most people being treated for Covid-19 in the country.

91 people are receiving treatment for the virus in the hospital today; six more than the Mater Hospital which has the second most patients nationally.

A further 48 Covid-19 patients are also in Sligo University Hospital.

While Professor of Immunology at DCU, Christine Loscher, says people need to 'reboot' their protective measures against Covid-19 as hospital cases rise.

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There are currently 1,127 people being treated for Covid-19 in Irish hospitals which is the highest figure since February last year

Professor Loscher says the rise in ICU cases creates concern for other hospital services.

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Andrew Mooney -