5,634 Covid-19 cases confirmed – 684 people in hospital

The Department of Health has confirmed a further 5,634 cases of Covid-19.

There are 684 patients being treated in hospital for the virus – an increase of 16 since yesterday – while 126 are being treated in ICU.

The chief medical officer says today’s figures are ‘concerning’.

But Dr Tony Holohan says new research shows 45% of people have cancelled Christmas plans.

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