Covid rates in all areas in County Waterford have are higher than the national average, according to the latest figures.
In the fortnight up until the 8th of November, while cases fell in some parts of the county - the incidence rates remain among some of the highest in Ireland.
While Waterford City South no longer has the highest incidence rate in Ireland, it does still remain among the ten worst affected regions.
The worst affected area in Waterford is Lismore - which has the fifth highest incidence rate in the country.
The incidence rate there is 1,529.3 per 100,000 people - significantly above the then national average of 924.1.
That's a rise of 25% on last week.
Waterford City South has the next highest incidence rate at 1,405.9. 317 cases have been recorded - a fall of 5%.
Cases have remained relatively static in Waterford City East, with a rise of 3.5%.
288 cases there give an incidence rate of 1,253.
The biggest rise in cases is in Dungarvan - where figures have risen by 66%.
The incidence rate has risen from 683 to 1132 - as 232 cases were recorded in the local electoral area.
There were 7 more cases this week compared to a week prior in Portlaw/ Kilmacthomas, where the incidence rate has gone up 4% to 1,086.
Cases fell 12% in Tramore / Waterford City West which has the lowest incidence rate in Waterford.
However, the incidence rate there is still marginally above the national average.
UHW and national picture
There are currently 528 people hospitalised with Covid-19 nationally. 96 of those are currently receiving intensive care.
22 patients are currently on site at University Hospital Waterford, where four people are in ICU.
A 14-year-old has become the youngest person to pass away as a result of the virus in Ireland, while NPHET are currently pleading with employers to allow people to work from home where possible.
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