Nursing homes have slammed the decision by the Government to withdraw Covid-19 supports as “grossly irresponsible”. Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI), the body which represents private nursing homes, has written to the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet), Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Older People Mary Butler seeking clarity on the decision. "Priority vaccination has been provided to nursing homes and it is very encouraging that uptake has been very high among both residents and staff,” a spokesperson said. As of 8th May 2021, there were 5 open COVID-19 outbreaks, with only one new outbreak in the previous week. It also found that many of the outbreaks were caused by factors outside the control of nursing homes.

Source: Irish Independent June 11, 2021 11:15 UTC