Warning over Covid-19 outbreaks in Mid-West

Officials said 998 Covid-19 cases were recorded in the Mid-West region over the past 14 days (Brian Lawless/PA)

Health officials have warned about an outbreak of Covid-19 cases in the Mid-West, saying they are experiencing the highest increases since February.

The HSE warned that the outbreaks are showing a trend of widespread community transmission, with multi-setting outbreaks becoming “more frequent”.