The number of confirmed Covid-19 infections in Limerick has been risingLimerick city’s mayor has urged people to be extra-cautious amid concern over growing numbers of Covid-19 cases in the county. A statement by the Department of Public Health Mid-West on Friday expressed “serious concerns over a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases in Limerick, connected to social gatherings in the past two weeks”. Wednesday saw 38 new cases, while there were 22 cases confirmed on Tuesday, 20 on Monday and 11 on Sunday. Public Health Mid-West said the rise in cases is attributable to social gatherings in the county in the past two weeks. He said it is too early to say whether a local lockdown will be needed, and more time is needed to monitor the situation.

Source: Irish Independent May 23, 2021 01:35 UTC