HSE staff and members of the defence forces are continuing to fill staffing shortfalls at Cahercalla Nursing Home.
19 cases of coronavirus were confirmed at the facility over the weekend, with a number of senior staff believed to be on Covid leave as a result.
Residents and staff who do not have the virus will begin being vaccinated today, a number of days earlier than originally planned.
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Defence forces personnel have been on-site over recent days, providing non-medical support.
On Monday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Dr. Michael Harty, Kilmilhil GP and Chairman of the Board at Cahercalla Community Hospital about the situation.
