Covid-19 prevalence in Limerick is three times the national rate 

Dr Mai Mannix, Director of Public Health, HSE Mid-West says there have been multi-community outbreaks connected to house parties, indoor gathering, family and household events, workplace outbreaks and school outbreaks. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

The prevalence of Covid-19 in Limerick is more than three times the national rate, but public health officials are optimistic that localised lockdown measures will not be required to contain the virus.

At a briefing today, Dr Mai Mannix, Director of Public Health at the HSE Mid-West, said there had been 740 cases reported in Limerick between May 16 and May 31.