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Covid-19 latest: 994 new cases as Delta variant spreads faster than expected

HSE boss Paul Reid says public health officials are very concerned about the increases

The head of the HSE says the Delta variant is spreading faster than expected.

994 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed, the highest daily total since February 13th.

There are 80 people in hospital with the virus, and 22 in ICU.

HSE boss Paul Reid says public health officials are very concerned about the increases.