There are now over 2,000 people in hospital with Covid-19 in Ireland.
Covid-19 restrictions could be needed in Ireland until May unless numbers decrease, Mary Favier, a member of NPHET has said.
Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast on Monday morning, Favier, a former President of the Irish College of General Practitioners, said: “We are not doing enough, there is still too much movement.”
She continued: “GPs are continuing to see lots of Covid cases. We had thought it had eased, but towards the end of last week we started seeing asymptomatic patients that need testing.”
Favier said that so long as hospitals are under pressure, “we’re still going to be in this situation until March, April or May”.
Simply put, she said that the people of Ireland have to reduce movement and “reduce contacts”.
Favier also echoed Tony Holohan’s plea to employers to facilitate working from home arrangements for employees due to Ireland’s worsening Covid situation.
As of Monday morning (18 January), there are now over 2,000 people in hospital with Covid-19 in Ireland.
Commenting on the figures, CEO of the HSE Paul Reid said: “Over 400 are receiving high grade ventilation and respiratory support inside and outside of ICU. Our national critical care surge plans are activated. We’re working really hard to remain in control.
“Your help counts.”
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