Laois surge due to many sporadic cases of Covid-19 says HSE public health
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There surge in new Covid-19 cases in Laois is widespread and not associated with any identifiable or setting but people should stay away from crowds and avoid locations where alcohol is being served, according to the HSE.
The Community Health Office for the county includes public health which manages outbreaks two of which have led to the closure of two primary schools in Portlaoise. Cases are not associated with any one setting and are occurring throughout the community. There are many sporadic cases not associated with any particular cluster or event and other cases which are associated with a variety of settings including schools and healthcare, said a statement.
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The news was announced by Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan and the National Public Health Emergency Team on Monday evening
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Covid-19 incidence surge in Portlaoise area after lockdown exit confirmed in latest figures
Virus worsens also in Port Graigue but stabilises in Mountmellick Borris area after Level 5
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New cases and disease incidence have surged in Portlaoise with the lifting of Level 5 lockdown restrictions, according to the latest official figures
The latest Local Electoral Area (LEA) breakdown which is updated weekly on the Covid-19 Ireland data hub is based on figures in the 14 days from December 1 to December 14.
The data published on Thursday, December 17 reveals a rapid deterioration in Portlaoise while the situation has worsened to a lesser extent in the Portarlington and Graiguecullen area on the east of the county. Both are the most populated parts of Laois.
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