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500 patients with Covid in hospitals around country

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There are 500 people with Covid-19 being treated in hospitals around the country, according to the latest figures. It represents an increase of thirty patients since yesterday.

92 of these patients are being treated in intensive care units. It comes after 2,966 cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday, the highest daily figure since 16 January.

Meanwhile the Chief Medical Officer has urged people to take care while enjoying Halloween festivities. Speaking on Friday, Dr Tony Holohan said that people should hand out treats to trick-or-treaters where possible. "Wash or sanitise hands frequently and before eating or handling treats," Dr Holohan said. "If you are having visitors over, provide hand sanitiser, open windows and try to ensure

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