'Boots on the ground' need in nursing homes to fight virus

Professor Jack Lambert, a consultant for infectious disease has said that widespread testing for Covid-19 in nursing homes and residential facilities is “a good start” but it needs to be linked to rapid treatment and contact tracing.

There is a need for an action plan to provide additional care and treatment for residents and staff in these facilities, he told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland. Staff from acute hospitals also need to be re-deployed quickly to boost treatment plans.