Schools accounted for 5 clusters and 32 cases
128 new Covid outbreaks were reported in the week to Saturday.
It's 22 percent less than the previous week, with private houses being the largest source of outbreaks at 43.
18 clusters were found at workplaces which included 58 cases.
Schools accounted for 5 clusters and 32 cases - despite children being on mid-term break and no contact tracing happening at primary level.
COVID-19 Outbreaks/Clusters in Ireland Interim Weekly Report week ending 30/10/21. Data on 128 outbreaks were reported to HPSC by regional Departments of Public Health for week 43 2021. Full report https://t.co/wzO46bUcp6 pic.twitter.com/284sQ47692
— HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) (@hpscireland) November 3, 2021

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