HSE boss told NPHET member he was at 'wits end' over post-Christmas Covid computer glitch Ireland was likely experiencing record numbers of Covid-19 cases earlier than officially reported. By Stephen McDermott Thursday 18 Feb 2021, 12:05 AM Feb 18th 2021, 12:05 AM 60,478 Views 69 Comments Image: RollingNews.ie Image: RollingNews.ie HEALTH SURVEILLANCE STAFF were urged to slow down the number of Covid-19 cases they were inputting into the HPSC’s data-reporting system after a computer glitch slowed the official reporting of cases after Christmas, newly released emails show. Correspondence between HSE officials seen by TheJournal.ie shows how Ireland was experiencing record numbers of Covid-19 cases earlier than officially reported.