Ireland Covid cases surge as health official warns virus is 'absolutely rampant'

Some 9,000 cases yet to be formally reported as chief medical officer says biggest worry is rise in hospitalisations See all our coronavirus coverage Ireland is bracing for 9,000 more Covid cases to be added to the official tally as the system struggles to handle a surge in positive results, with health officials warning hospitals will not be able to cope if the trend continues. The sharp rise in positive results led to delays in formal reporting, said Professor Philip Nolan from the National Pu...