The surge in Covid-19 cases is having a significant impact on multiple fronts, according to a consultant oncologist. Professor Seamus O'Reilly, who works across three Cork hospitals, said the impact is being felt in emergency departments, with ICU capacity and staffing issues.
As of yesterday morning, there were 464 patients with Covid-19 being treated in hospitals around the country. Of these, 86 patients are in ICUs.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Prof O'Reilly said emergency departments are full. He said there are staffing problems due to breakthrough Covid-19 infections among vaccinated healthcare workers, which showed that immunity is waning.