Covid-19 spike in Limerick linked to students and health settings

The Department of Public Health Mid-West confirmed it has recorded a number of small-to-large outbreaks and clusters associated with the student population over the last three weeks. File picture: Dan Linehan

Outbreaks amongst students, in health and residential care settings, in private homes, workplaces, and among extended families have contributed to a recent sharp increase in Covid-19 cases in Limerick.

Limerick is now one of two counties with a 14-day incidence rate of more than 200, second only to Donegal.