Health and Safety Authority investigating 17 Covid deaths among healthcare workers

The HSA, which is tasked with investigating workplace fatalities and accidents, confirmed that investigations were ongoing into the deaths of 17 healthcare staff from Covid-19 but would not comment on any specific cases or employers involved.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has confirmed it is carrying out investigations into the deaths of 17 healthcare workers who may have acquired Covid-19 in the workplace.

The authority, which is tasked with investigating workplace fatalities and accidents, confirmed that investigations were ongoing into the deaths of 17 healthcare staff from Covid-19 but would not comment on any specific cases or employers involved.