CMO: We're Suppressing The Third Wave Of Covid-19 Faster Than Any Other Country In Europe

The Chief Medical Officer made the comments last night

The number of people with the virus in public hospitals fell to 1,158 last night - nearly 900 fewer than January 18th. 

And the number of Covid patients in ICU dropped to 177 - the lowest in over three weeks. 

1,047 new cases were confirmed yesterday, along with 35 additional deaths. 

Dr Tony Holohan says the country's going in the right direction: