The HSE says direct provision centres are now receiving priority testing, but at this stage not everyone is being tested.
There are 1,700 residents in direct provision centres around the country - 149 had tested positive for the virus as of last Friday.
Dr Breda Smyth from the HSE says the level of testing is dependent on the need in each individual facility
Local TD's Bemoan Fianna Fáil's And Fine Gael's Cataclysmic Level Presidential Disasters
Internal Tensions Rise in Fianna Fáil as Questions Mount Over Leadership and Housing Crisis while in Fine Gael it's not so plain sailing either after Heather Humphries presidential election slump
Trio of Wicklow Writers Earn Nominations For Irish Book Awards
Wicklow authors Julia Kelly and Sam Blake have been shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025.
Gardaí Warn Of Rising Email And Retail Scams In Wicklow
Gardaí in Wicklow are warning of fake emails accusing people of crimes and in-store scams targeting merchant card receipts. They stress they never contact people by email for investigations and urge residents and retailers to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Minister Meets Arklow Merck Staff as Closure Talks Continue
Minister Peter Burke visited the Merck site in Arklow to meet staff and union representatives amid the planned closure. He confirmed ongoing discussions between management and the union over the next 30 days and announced a task force to explore future options for the site.
Bray Teen’s Bail Revoked Over Breaches Linked to Local Man’s Death
Bray teenager Kyle O’Connor has had his bail revoked after allegedly breaching multiple conditions while awaiting trial over the death of Willie Moorehouse.
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