Positive Covid-19 cases from mass testing in childcare facilities stands at 12.5 per cent, according to latest Health Service Executive figures. A total of 51 Covid-19 cases were detected in childcare facilities in the week up to January 30th. In total, 407 tests were carried out across 43 such centres with a positivity rate of 12.5 per cent. The Government closed primary and secondary schools in early January due to surging infections and safety concerns from school-staff unions. However, a full reopening of secondary schools in one go may also be on the cards if virus transmission rates remain low.

Source: The Irish Times February 07, 2021 15:11 UTC