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A leading intensive care physician says younger people are becoming very sick with COVID-19, with around half of patients currently in ICU under the age of 60.
There are 232 people with the virus in hospitals nationwide, with 65 in intensive care.
Public health experts are asking people to keep their contacts low this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn is encouraging people to keep their contacts low and only meet up with others outdoors.
He has also urged everyone to avoid crowds, not to travel in cars with other households and to get tested if they have symptoms.
); It gave me back my life : Transplant patient urges people to talk to their families about organ donation wishes
Transplants through deceased donors are down 25% on last year. By Michelle Hennessy Monday 21 Dec 2020, 9:00 PM Dec 21st 2020, 9:00 PM 13,657 Views 10 Comments
Sally with her parents Sabina and Ken the day she was released from hospital after her recent transplant surgery.
Sally with her parents Sabina and Ken the day she was released from hospital after her recent transplant surgery.
THE HSE IS calling on people to share their views and wishes about organ donation with their families over Christmas and in the New Year.