Three residents of a nursing home who contracted Covid-19 have died. The residents were living in Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home in Portlaoise , Co Laois which has been hit by a virus outbreak. The 52-bedded home is owned by the Brindley Group and is getting support from HSE public health staff and Hiqa. "Since the outbreak, sadly two positive Covid residents have passed away within the nursing home and these two deaths were reported to the Coroner. “A Family Liaison Officer was appointed last evening at the nursing home and is engaging with relatives of residents at the home.

Source: Irish Independent October 12, 2020 12:33 UTC