There are still 39 active clusters of Covid-19 in nursing homes, in areas of high community transmission.
The Department of Health says there's 'great concern' that the rising number of cases nationally will spread to 'vulnerable residents'.
It will tell the Oireachtas coronavirus committee today that cases are currently increasing in nursing homes.
There have now been 994 Covid deaths in these facilities since the pandemic began.
New Jobs For Arklow On The Way.
Echelon said it will create 1,100 jobs during construction of the new data centre campus in Arklow.
New Action Plan Launched To Improve Water Quality In Wicklow
Major investment in projects to improve water quality has been announced by the Government.
New Funding Supports Announced To Support Local Engagement On Climate Action
A new opportunity has been launched to support local engagement on climate action and the environment .
Planning Application Lodged For Greystones Primary Care Centre
Wicklow TD and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has today confirmed that a planning application for a major Primary Care Centre to serve the communities of Greystones, Kilcoole and Delgany has been lodged with Wicklow County Council.
Councillors Vote Against Discussion Of Site In Blessington Under Enforcement Order
Wicklow County Council has refused to discuss the on-going issue at Kippure Lodge and Holiday Village in Blessington.
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