HSE Supports In Place For Vulnerable Groups In Midwest As Clusters Increase

HSE Midwest says a range of measures are in place to support vulnerable groups in the region during the Covid 19 pandemic.

Health officials have warned of an increase in clusters of the virus in the past week, with outbreaks mainly occurring in direct provision centres, among Travellers, and in meat plants.

The HSE says a number of visits have been made to direct provision centres and meat plants in the region to provide health information related to the pandemic.

Director of Public Health with HSE Midwest, Dr Mai Mannix says the Health Service is also doing alot of proactive work with the traveller community in the region.