Public health officials are expressing concern over the pattern of COVID-19 outbreaks among household clusters in the region.
The Department of Public Health Mid-West says the UK variant is leading to single cases of the virus rapidly turning into whole household outbreaks.
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Officials also say they’ve seen evidence of mask wearing and distancing measures helping prevent the spread of infection.
6 new cases were confirmed in Clare last night, with a further 650 cases confirmed nationwide.
Dr Gerald Barry, an assistant professor of virology in UCD, says the decline in cases may slow down in the coming weeks.
