More than 30 Covid-19 outbreaks at nursing homes in past fortnight
The HSE confirmed 33 outbreaks and said it is working with the nursing homes affected
Nursing Homes Ireland said the threat to nursing homes is very real . File Picture: PA
Wed, 06 Jan, 2021 - 06:00
Ryan O’Rourke
There have been 33 new reported outbreaks of Covid-19 in nursing homes across the country in the last two weeks, according to figures by the HSE.
A spokesperson said that HSE cannot comment on individual outbreaks, but stated that they are offering support to nursing homes which have been impacted.
Outbreaks are defined as having two or more cases of laboratory-confirmed Covid-19, regardless of symptom status, or one laboratory-confirmed case and at least one additional case of illness with Covid-19 symptoms.
Deaths in Limerick - December 16, 2020
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The death has occurred of Gerard Clancy of Hennessy Avenue, Kileely, Limerick. Died suddenly at home. Late of St Munchin’s Community Centre and the Irish Army. Very deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Mary and Betty, brothers Michael, Jackie and the late William (Luton), nephews, nieces, grand nephews and nieces, all other relatives and large circle of friends.
Requiem Mass, for family and close friends, will take place on Friday (December 18) at 1pm in St. Munchin s Church, Clancy Strand. Funeral afterwards to Mt St Laurence Old Cemetery. Please follow Government guidelines with regards to public gatherings and social distancing.