NPHET is urging the Government to consider extending the use of the Covid-19 certs beyond the hospitality industry.
Clare’s 14 day incidence rate of the virus has nearly trebled in the past month.
Clare’s rate of COVID-19 per 100,000 people stands at 896.3 per 100,000 people after 1,065 new cases were confirmed here in the past two weeks.
It’s climbed from 356.9 in the space of a month.
The rising rate of the virus here and across the country has prompted NPHET to issue updated advice to Government.
In his letter to the Health Minister, the Chief Medical Officer recommends wider use of Covid-19 certificates but does not specify where they could be used.
NPHET is also advising the Government that people work from home, where possible, and that employers be supportive of the move.
John Barry, who’s on the national council for ISME, thinks a return to full remote working would be a backwards step.
Shannon’s prevalence of COVID-19 is now the highest of Clare’s five electoral areas at 1,029.7 per 100,000 people.
The Killaloe and Kilrush areas also have incidence rates above the national average of 924.1.
Ennistymon’s electoral area figure is 889.8, while Ennis’ is the lowest in the county at 837.9.
Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Dr Eoghan De Barra, says the workplace can be risky.
The Cabinet Sub-committee on Covid-19 will consider NPHETs recommendations on Monday.
