Seven healthcare workers died due to coronavirus, Oireachtas Covid-19 committee to be told

The Oireachtas Covid-19 committee will be told that healthcare workers from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities are at higher risk of contracting Covid-19. File Picture.

Healthcare workers from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities are at higher risk of contracting Covid-19 than their white colleagues, TDs will be told tomorrow.

In a submission to the Oireachtas Covid-19 committee, the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) will say research shows ethnic minorities are more likely to get the coronavirus and the Irish system has a “high reliance” on non-EU/EEA doctors and nurses.