The Chief Medical Officer has said the burden of the coronavirus and the impact it is having are increasing. Dr Tony Holohan was speaking at this evening's news briefing by the National Public Health Emergency Team.
Another 1,269 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed today, along with 13 more deaths. Here's what we learned from today's briefing: Mental health The HSE said it wanted to move from online calls back to home visits and community day hospital consultations.
Dr Siobhán Ni Bhriain, Consultant Psychiatrist and HSE Integrated Care Lead, said the service was maintained at 90% at the start of the pandemic and community care is a vital part of the delivery of this.