The Health system needs to go beyond simply testing close contacts of confirmed cases, according to a an infectious diseases expert.
1,247 new infections were revealed yesterday, while 15 more people have died.
HSE boss Paul Reid says the pressure on the critical care system is "relentless" -- with 211 patients with the virus in ICU last night.
Infectious diseases consultant Professor Sam McConkey says testing teams should go to the locations of outbreaks
