Covid outbreaks increase in workplaces and schools

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A consultant oncologist who works across three Cork hospitals said the recent surge in Covid-19 cases is having a significant impact on multiple fronts

There were 199 outbreaks or clusters in the week to last Saturday, compared with 174 the previous week.It compares with 19 workplace outbreaks the previous week.There were 15 outbreaks in schools leading to 80 linked cases, compared with three outbreaks in schools the previous week.In nursing homes where were 11 outbreaks, resulting in 180 linked cases, also up slightly on the previous week.

He said there are staffing problems due to breakthrough Covid-19 infections among vaccinated healthcare workers, which showed that immunity is waning. — Paul Reid October 21, 2021 Meanwhile, a GP in Co Kerry said it is difficult to speculate as to why Covid-19 cases have suddenly risen sharply in the county, after a prolonged period of low infection rates.

 

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Hospital numbers have dropped for the 3rd consecutive day, could you report on this please RTE? Or is it only headline news when hospital numbers increase?

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Consultant who does f all, but charges over €150 to consult with, I wonder would they work for free to battle this surge, earning more a year than 7 nurses.

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