A North Clare GP says he believes it is still too soon to make the call that the Omicron wave of Covid will prove milder than previous surges.
It follows comments from HSE CEO Paul Reid, who’s said that while early indications prove people aren’t getting as sick from the new variant, the health service remains under severe pressure.
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Preliminary analysis from Public Health Midwest suggests around 1,500 cases a day are currently being confirmed in this region.
Lahinch GP, Dr Michael Kelleher says current measures to contain the spread are not overly cautious.