LATEST: Covid-19 cases at Naas Hospital treble in one week

The number of Covid-19 patients has increased sharply at Naas Hospital in the past week. 

A week ago there were 21 patients with the virus, but this has risen to 61 today. 

The hospital is now in the Top Ten of hospitals with the highest number of Covid-19 patients. 

HSE data also showed that there were no general beds available and just one ICU bed. 

None of the Covid-19 patients are receiving ICU care.