An Ennis GP is warning that people must become far more cautious amid a continuing rise in Clare’s COVID figures.
Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions are now in place across the country for three weeks, which means that people are asked not to travel outside their county and eating inside restaurants and cafes is banned.
Last night, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar told the Fine Gael Parliamentary party that a short ‘circuit-break’ lockdown, like was proposed by NPHET at the weekend, is being considered.
Yesterday saw 32 new cases in Clare, the highest daily increase since May, and the second highest on record.
Dr Maire Finn believes complacency has led to the county’s high incidence rate over the last two weeks and she insists it’s vital that people heed the advice from public health officials.
