Mid-West sees sharp rise in workplace Covid-19 cases

The department is currently investigating Covid-19 situations in 37 workplaces, the vast majority in Limerick

A number of significant contributing factors to the spread of Covid have been identified by health officials including household visits, house parties, and birthday parties. File photo: Pexels

Limerick and surrounding counties have experienced a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases in workplaces, according to the Department of Public Health Mid-West.

It comes as Limerick has recorded 858 new cases over the past two weeks, while there has been 65 in Clare, and 40 in North Tipperary.