Meanwhile, Matt Carthy says the government failed to strengthen the country's health service in the recent budget.

regnant women, partners and newborn babies are expected to be among those attending.

There are 261 Covid patients in hospital, with 66 in ICU.

274 were receiving treatment in hospitals last night, down from 335 at the end of August.

She was speaking on the back of her objection to the Government extending Covid-19 regulations for six months.

The Patient Advocacy Service says people in the region often feel there is nowhere for them to turn when they experience difficulties with the health service.

The five day moving average has also increased by 5% in the last week.

The numbers have been dropping in recent weeks.