Birthday parties and social gatherings driving increased Covid cases in schools

Public Health Mid-West has dealth with 27 school outbreaks since March, involving 197 cases. Most of these originated outside the school setting, officials say. 

Since March 2021, Public Health Mid-West has managed 27 outbreaks in schools and early education settings, involving 197 Covid-19 cases.

Health experts are urging the public to avoid unnecessary social mixing in the coming weeks to protect Leaving Cert students as they prepare for their exams.

In the run-up to the State exams next month, students and their families are also urged to limit their social contacts and to avoid situations that might expose them to the risk of contracting Covid-19.