Nursing home body welcome new Covid-19 moves but regret threat recognised so late

The group have welcomed the new supports introduced by Health Minister Simon Harris.

40 clusters of Covid-19 infections have been identified in Ireland. File picture.

Nursing Homes Ireland have said the Government did not prioritise the sector and were "late to the table" in recognising the threat of Covid-19 to the sector.

40 clusters of Covid-19 infections have been identified in the country - mainly in the east of the country.