Record-breaking 26,122 cases of Covid-19 recorded in Ireland today
A further 26,122 cases were announced today (Saturday January 8).
Previously, the highest daily total was 23,817, notified on January 6.
As of 8am on Saturday, there were 917 Covid-positive patients in hospital, 83 of whom were in intensive care.
Warnings were issued last week that the health system will be challenged in the coming days as the state approaches the peak of the Omicron surge.
Approximately 12% of healthcare staff were absent due to Covid-19 across all healthcare services on Friday.