HSE warns of rise in large Covid-19 outbreaks

The HSE says it’s noticing a rise in large Covid-19 outbreaks across the country as the Delta variant spreads.

It comes after 1,173 new cases were reported yesterday – the highest daily figure in over 5 months.

Health officials are warning of large increases among under 30s – and are urging unvaccinated people not to meet up indoors.

HSE National Lead for Testing and Tracing, Niamh O’Beirne, says it’s not just indoor gatherings that are leading to outbreaks:

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