‘We’re clearly now in a third wave’ – warning comes to protect loved ones as 727 Covid-19 cases confirmed today

Cases have risen signficantly in the past number of weeks, prompting the government to change guidelines. Photo by:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Cormac McQuinn and Ciara O'Loughlin

PEOPLE who have been socialising in pubs, restaurants and each other's homes need to "think long and hard" about seeing vulnerable relatives over Christmas, Minister Simon Harris has warned.

This comes as there are 727 more Covid-19 cases in the Republic of Ireland, the Department of Health confirmed today.