HSE reveals latest Covid outbreak figures for schools 

New figures show 30 outbreaks were linked to schools last week, with 12 of these linked specifically to primary schools. Picture: Jim Coughlan

Just 12 outbreaks were linked to primary schools last week, despite five- to 12-year-olds having the highest incidence rate of Covid-19 of all the age groups.

New figures from the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) show 30 outbreaks were linked to schools last week, with 12 of these linked specifically to primary schools.