CMO says local lockdown can t be ruled out following surge in cases of Covid-19 in Limerick
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THE Chief Medical Officer says a local lockdown for Limerick cannot be ruled out following the recent surge in cases of Covid-19 across the city and county.
However, speaking at a NPHET briefing this Wednesday afternoon, Dr Tony Holohan said such a measure has not been considered and that he does not believe it is necessary at present. We don t believe that we need to be, at this point in time, advising on local lockdown measures for Limerick but we would never rule out something like that for any particular part of the country if we felt that was necessary, he said.
Mid-West Covid surge continues with 840 cases detected
Public Health Mid West said it is investigating 53 cases in 28 workplaces, with an estimated associated 156 close contacts the majority of which are in Limerick.
Aerial view of Limerick City. The latest numbers of people becoming infected in Limerick is “the sharpest increase in Covid-19 cases since before the onset of the ‘third wave’ in December , according to Public Health Mid West.
Tue, 01 Jun, 2021 - 15:59
David Raleigh
A surge of more than 840 cases of Covid-19 has been identified in the Mid-West region, including 740 plus cases in Limerick over the past two weeks or so.
Concerns Over Covid-19 Spike In Limerick
Limerick has experienced a Covid-19 spike over the past 10 days, according to Public Health Mid West.
This includes 90 cases on Friday, 53 cases on Saturday, and 59 cases on Sunday. The Department of Public Health Mid-West is encouraging people in Limerick who have symptoms, concerns, or been exposed to high-risk social settings to avail of the free walk-in test centre.
“The free walk-in and drive-through Covid-19 testing clinic is located at St Joseph’s Health Campus, Mulgrave Street and is operating from 11am to 6.15pm until this Wednesday. No appointment is needed. The walk-in and drive-through at Unit 6D Eastpoint Business Park, on the Ballysimon Road is self-referral from 8am to 4pm, and appointment only between 4pm and 7pm.