Some people delayed seeking treatment.

There was a 50 per cent increase in Covid outbreaks in schools last week - with 24 recorded.

43 Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed over the past week.

The Taoiseach says the system is already way beyond what was thought possible earlier this year.

The reading took place across a 24 hour period

3,666 new cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Ireland

Nationally 3,726 students and 605 staff members tested positive for Covid-19 in the union survey.

The figures are causing significant worry among medical professionals.