Intel confirms Covid-19 outbreak at Lexlip construction site with 70 cases reported

An Intel spokesperson said that company was now working to support the construction team in whatever way it can 'to understand what has happened in this situation and how it can be addressed with corrective measures'. File Picture: RollingNews.ie

Microchip manufacturer Intel has confirmed an outbreak of Covid-19 at the construction site of its new facility in Lexlip, Co Kildare.

The company has said that approximately 70 cases have been confirmed on the site since Friday, April 16 and that the situation is “fluid”.