Covid outbreaks: Midwest health officials warn of 'poor practice' in workplaces

The Department of Health Midwest urged all unvaccinated adults to avail of free self-referral Covid-19 test facilities in Limerick, “as new cases in the community continue to have a negative impact on businesses and services across the city and county”. Photo: Dan Linehan

Public health officials have warned of concerning trends of "inconsistent and poor practice" when it comes to adhering to public health guidelines in the workplace.

The Department of Health Midwest says there is a particular problem in the Limerick region, where cases of Covid-19 have surged in recent weeks.