The Number Of Covid-19 Tests Requested By GPs Is Growing At A Rate Of Nearly 20%

The Irish College of GPs says the recent spike in cases leads to the possibility of another lockdown

There were 34 cases of the virus reported yesterday - the highest since June 13th. 

Dr Nuala O'Connor, the ICGP's lead advisor on Covid-19, says doctors are seeing a big increase in coronavirus-related calls.