Kenmare has highest Covid-19 infection rate in Munster, as virus takes hold

Of the top 10 worst-hit LEAs, all of which are above the national average infection rate, four are in Cork

Paul Reid, chief executive of the HSE, at the weekly HSE operational update on the response to Covid-19 on Thursday. Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

Co Kerry has the biggest single infection rate in Munster.

This is according to the latest Covid-19 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 population by Local Electoral Area (LEA) up to December 28, 2020.