Donegal is among a number of counties reporting a surge in Covid cases.
A total of 21 cases of the virus have been reported locally in recent days.
The surge linked to a fast-spreading new variant with subtle symptoms that could easily go unnoticed.
A total of 461 new cases were reported nationwide, with health officials pointing to the XFG variant – also called Stratus – as the main driver.
The latest figures from Ireland’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) show the variant’s share of confirmed cases has skyrocketed from 33% six weeks ago to 87.5% this week, meaning it now accounts for nearly every confirmed Covid case in the country.
According to Ireland’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), nine counties reported more than 20 new cases in the past week. Dublin led the way with 108 cases, followed by Cork with 47, Limerick with 34, Galway with 33, Tipperary with 29, Kerry with 23, Waterford and Donegal with 21 each and Wexford with 20.
The World Health Organization has flagged Stratus as a “variant under monitoring”, warning that while it may not cause more severe illness, it appears to spread faster – which is apparent in Ireland’s latest figures.
Doctors are also reporting new, subtle symptoms. A hoarse or raspy voice has emerged as an early sign, sometimes appearing before more classic Covid symptoms, making it easier for the virus to spread undetected.
Donegal reports surge in Covid cases with 21 in recent days was last modified: August 20th, 2025 by Staff Writer
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