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Source: https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0417/1132022-covid19-coronavirus-ireland/
335 outbreaks in residential centres 'a huge challenge'
Updated / Friday, 17 Apr 2020 16:37
The Health Service Executive's Chief Operating Officer has said testing for both staff and residents will be enhanced in residential care settings to counter the spread of Covid-19.
Anne O'Connor said there would also be extra staff redeployed where needed.
There have been 335 outbreaks of coronavirus in residential care settings, the HSE has confirmed. There are 196 nursing homes included in these clusters.
This means Covid-19 has infected approximately 30% of all nursing homes in Ireland....
335 outbreaks in residential centres 'a huge challenge'
Updated / Friday, 17 Apr 2020 16:37
The Health Service Executive's Chief Operating Officer has said testing for both staff and residents will be enhanced in residential care settings to counter the spread of Covid-19.
Anne O'Connor said there would also be extra staff redeployed where needed.
There have been 335 outbreaks of coronavirus in residential care settings, the HSE has confirmed. There are 196 nursing homes included in these clusters.
This means Covid-19 has infected approximately 30% of all nursing homes in Ireland....