1,051 cases today as expert warns poor will be hit hardest by Long Covid

The Department of Health has reported 1,051 cases of Covid-19 today.

This is the second lowest number of daily cases in two months. It's also a drop of more than 500 compared to yesterday's figure. 319 people are in hospital with the virus - 60 of which are in ICU. Locally, there are 11 people with the virus at Wexford General Hospital and 1 case in the intensive care unit. Meanwhile, A public health expert says the toll of post-viral symptoms after contracting Covid-19 will hit the poor hardest. Professor of Health Systems at DCU, Anthony Staines, around 30 people at least will require medium or long-term care for "Long Covid". He says the public healthcare system isn't ready for them. Back to news Follow South East Radio on: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – Linkedin