Ireland now has the highest incidence of Covid-19 in the EU, putting the country firmly in the red zone as hospitalisations rise. Cyprus was holding the top place but that now belongs to Ireland, according to the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC). The seven-day moving average is 1,619 compared to 1,824 a week ago. The five-day moving average is also down to 1,526 compared to 1,791 a week ago. The resumption of third level later this month will also add to the virus cases despite high levels of vaccination.

Source: Irish Independent September 03, 2021 16:26 UTC