“ COVID-19 is circulating widely in our community, but we have the tools to limit its spread,” he said. The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said people can still reduce the spread of the virus by following public health advice. The 14-day incidence stands at 695 per 100,000 – an increase of 18% on last week. The five-day moving average has now increased to 2,722. Indeed the case prevalence we are looking at the moment is higher than at any point since the very highest peak in January.” “ We know that we have a very significant increase in cases across all age groups. “ Voting against an extension of these powers for three months, given the current situation, is reckless,” he said. He insisted the high case rate shows the powers are still needed.
