'Serious' Covid-19 outbreak at Cork direct provision centre leaves residents fearful

Nine positive cases have so far been identified at the Kinsale Road Accommodation Centre, the second known outbreak of the virus at the centre since September
Nine positive cases have so far been identified at the Kinsale Road Accommodation Centre, the second known outbreak of the virus at the centre since September. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Nine positive cases have so far been identified at the Kinsale Road Accommodation Centre, the second known outbreak of the virus at the centre since September. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Tue, 22 Dec, 2020 - 19:02
Jess Casey

An outbreak of Covid-19 at a direct provision centre in Cork has left residents fearful and isolated during Christmas week.

Nine positive cases have so far been identified at the Kinsale Road Accommodation Centre, the second known outbreak of the virus at the centre since September.

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