Coronavirus: CMO Urging Caution When Socialising Or Trick-Or-Treating This Weekend

481 patients are hospitalised, of whom 97 are being treated in ICU.

The Department of Health has reported 2,549 new cases of Covid-19.

481 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 97 are being treated in ICU.

The chief medical officer says there's a high number of cases across the entire population, with the highest incidence rate amongst 5-12 year olds.

Dr Tony Holohan is urging people to take precautions if they're socialising or going trick-or-treating this weekend.

Anyone with symptoms, however mild, is once again being urged to isolate and get tested, and not to meet up with others.

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