Covid status in care homes remains 'precarious,' says Nursing Homes Ireland

Covid status in care homes remains 'precarious,' says Nursing Homes Ireland

117 homes have not been able to complete their vaccination programme due to Covid outbreaks. Picture: PA

Mon, 01 Feb, 2021 - 20:37
Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent

Nursing homes remain in a “precarious” situation, the head of Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) will tell the Health Committee on Tuesday.

The Committee will also hear from representatives of the HSE and Department of Health in a session dedicated to nursing homes and the pandemic.

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