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The National Public Health Emergencies Team (NPHET) met on short notice Sunday amid growing concern over rising levels of Covid-19 diagnosis.
It is understood that the team met at noon on Sunday and the meeting continues.
Government sources said the unusual weekend meeting, believed to be the first weekend meeting since the surge in cases in the spring, was prompted by significant concern related to the recent surge in the number of cases as well. such as rising levels of hospitalizations associated with the virus.
A government source said immediate action stemming from the meeting was not expected, with no plans to hold a disembodied Cabinet meeting tonight.
However, a second government source said Sunday: “I think we are in trouble. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see the first moves. “
The meeting is chaired by Medical Director Dr. Tony Holohan, who has returned from an extended period of leave for personal reasons.
Dublin and Donegal are currently at tier three of the Government’s five tier plan.
HSE figures show there were a total of 132 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the hospital as of 8 p.m. Saturday night, an increase from 114 on Thursday. Statistics on Friday’s total were not immediately available on the HSE website.
There are 20 patients in intensive care.
Speaking earlier on Sunday, Public Spending and Reform Minister Michael McGrath said he was concerned about the growth of the virus in recent weeks.
“The figures are deeply worrying and the current trend we are witnessing is not sustainable,” he told RTÉ Radio’s This Week program.
More to follow.
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