There are now more than 1,000 Covid-19 patients in Irish hospitals – a figure far higher than the peak of the first wave.
Yesterday, the country broke another grim record as the Department of Health announced a staggering 7,836 new cases. He added: "We are in a battle against a deadly and ever-changing virus. The lockdown we are introducing today is designed to reflect that stark reality.
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