Covid rates in Munster worsening, with Waterford, Kerry and Kanturk among worst-affected areas in country

Seven local electoral areas in Munster are among the 10 worst-impacted by Covid in the country, new data shows

Kanturk has the 10th highest rate of infection currently, at 1,098 per 100,000. File picture: Dan Linehan

The prominence of Covid-19 in Munster is continuing to worsen, with new data showing seven local electoral areas (LEAs) in Munster are among the 10 worst-impacted by Covid in the country.

Waterford has three of the most impacted regions: Waterford City South  (1,672 cases per 100,000) Waterford City-East (1,148 per 100,000) and Tramore-Waterford City West (1,099 per 100,000).