More than 10 Covid-19 outbreaks in Mid West schools

The department is investigating and contact tracing a number of ‘sporadic cases’ in schools. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Department of Public Health Mid-West is currently investigating more than 10 Covid-19 outbreaks, involving more than 80 cases, in primary and secondary schools in the Mid-West region, the vast majority of which are in Limerick.

In addition, the department said it is investigating and contact tracing a number of ‘sporadic cases’ in schools.