New figures show 38 clusters of Covid-19 in Ireland's nursing homes

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There are now a total of 38 clusters of Covid-19 infections in the country’s nursing homes, according to new figures.

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Image: Shutterstock/Birgit Reitz-Hofmann Image: Shutterstock/Birgit Reitz-Hofmann THERE ARE NOW a total of 38 clusters of Covid-19 infections in the country’s nursing homes, according to new figures.

The report published today, which analyses data as of midnight on 31 March, notes that the vast majority of outbreaks are in the east of the country. Three clusters are in the midwest, three in the northeast, two in the west, and one in the midlands. In an effort to minimise the impact the virus is having on nursing homes around the country, the HSE and Home and Community Care Ireland agreed to temporarily redeploy hundreds of home care workers to nursing homes and residential care facilities to support staff there during the outbreak.

Dr Emily O’Connor said evidence in the UK suggested many people “will get seriously ill, quickly, and at the same time” and that may be when hospitals struggle.The fear is that if too many patients need critical care at the same time hospitals may run out of space and staff to treat them.

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Will nursing homes be receiving any of the PPE for their staff? That is nursing homes in private ownership with so called 'Fair Deal' residents. These vulnerable residents need to be protected. Protect their nurses and carers, it's all they have.

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