A new strain of Covid-19, referred to as the ‘FLiRT’ strain, is thought to be more transmissible but not more severe in terms of illness. Health officials in Ireland have reported a surge in cases, with 505 cases in a week and 172 people hospitalized. Testing is limited to at-risk groups, leading to a likely underestimation of the true number of infections. The spring booster of the Covid vaccine is available for certain groups, with a deadline of June 14. Despite the increase in cases, there is no evidence of higher death rates or ICU admissions, emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated.
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True levels of Covid-19 higher than reported figures – HPSC official
