Health authorities are considering grouping nursing home residents infected with Covid-19 together in facilities, boosting medical support and increasing the screening of staff. One of the key proposals being assessed by NPHET includes grouping together nursing home residents who have been confirmed with the virus. The move could see residents with Covid-19 moved from one facility to another, so infected residents are all under the same roof. According to the health protection officials, a cluster is three or more cases in a facility or location within a 72-hour period. It is also expected that NPHET is reviewing travel measures at airports and ports on the island of Ireland.

Source: Irish Examiner March 31, 2020 13:18 UTC