The rising number of cases of Covid-19 in Waterford is being directly linked to a single outbreak in a workplace in the county.
An additional 9 cases were confirmed here yesterday, and Waterford now has the fourth highest incidence rate in the country.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that Waterford has one large workplace outbreak, with 28 cases currently linked to it, 7 of them added in the past 24 hours.
Sinn Fein Health spokesperson David Cullinane said the situation was very worrying and questions need to be asked of the company, which has so far not responded to media requests for comment.
"It is a matter of public interest, if there is continued increases in numbers in any county, there is a possibility a county can move up a level with tougher restrictions, no one wants to see that happen because of a single company and a single outbreak".
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