Call to reveal source of MRSA

THE people of Letterkenny are demanding to know the source of the MRSA outbreak that has affected at least three babies — and led to the screening of babies born in the hospital in the past fortnight.

The MRSA and Families Network says it fears the number of infected babies has risen to five.

The HSE confirmed that more mothers and parents have been contacted in the past few days for screening. It had been reported that all babies born in the past fortnight and their mothers have been called back to the hospital as a precaution.