HSE data shows 15 outbreaks of Covid in schools last week

Between September 5 and September 25, 179 coronavirus outbreaks were recorded. 

New data shows that 28 outbreaks have been recorded in schools since the testing and tracing of asymptomatic children stopped last month, compared to 179 in the three weeks prior.

Figures published by the HSE show that 15 outbreaks were recorded in schools by public health teams across the country last week. This compares to three the week before, and 10 during week 39, where data collection ended on October 2.