HSE facing 42 claims linked to Covid deaths in hospitals and nursing homes

HSE weekly data shows high levels of hospital-acquired infections during the pandemic, peaking at 548 cases in the week ending March 27 this year. File photo: AP/Francisco Seco

The State Claims Agency has been notified of 42 claims against the HSE linked to deaths caused by catching Covid-19 in hospitals or nursing homes.

This comes as the World Health Organisation warns of severe consequences for 17 million people across Europe due to long Covid.