According to a report, the number of people attending emergency services has reached record levels. Reportedly, around 28,000 people attended during the week ending February 6, the highest figure in the history of the health service executive. According to the report, the surge in attendances related to people over 75, up by over 45% on last year. Reportedly, the hse chief operating officer said there was a real concern about the number of older people presenting, who are more sick and frail, so take longer to get better.
According to a report, there is no significant rise in covid related hospitalisations or intensive care unit admissions. Reportedly, the number of covid related hospitalisations fell below 600 yesterday, and half of these are patients suffering from something else. According to the report, deaths appear to be within the range of previous winters.