The Health Minister is meeting with Nursing Homes Ireland this afternoon.
There are now 22 cluster cases of the Coronavirus in nursing homes nationwide.
The Health Minister is meeting with Nursing Homes Ireland this afternoon to discuss the number of cases among the elderly.
There are now 2,615 cases of the coronavirus here with 20% of them case affecting the over 65s. The most recent figures show 22 clusters of the infection are in nursing homes. 20 are in the east of the country and two of them are in the north-east.
Age Action says the group nature of nursing homes –like shared eating areas – means those living there are at a big risk. They're appealing to the elderly to follow the government's advice to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Meanwhile, Nursing Homes Ireland says they need more funding and better personal protective equipment.
Outside of nursing homes, those over the age of 70 are being reminded to cocoon and not leave their homes for their own protection. Officials say the Coronavirus hits any age but doctors say you are more likely to get sick from it if you’re over the age of 70.
