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: