85 outbreaks of Covid-19 in workplaces, including six last week

Just under half (44) of these coronavirus outbreaks have involved various food and beverage related industries

Workplace outbreaks exclude hospitals, residential facilities, hotels, pubs, restaurants, cafes and retail outlets, which are reported separately.

There have been 85 outbreaks of Covid-19 in workplaces, according to new figures published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) today.

Workplace outbreaks have involved a variety of workplaces and facilities, including food wholesalers and distribution centres, pizza delivery premises, factories, primary care centres and garda stations.