Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan revealed around 156 of the deaths from the virus have involved residents of nursing homes or residential centres. Some one in five of the residents and one in six staff were diagnosed with the virus. I know they have the staff here supporting them, but [the residents] miss their families. "I know the world is miserable with this awful virus, which is an awful pity, but we are safe and happy here. "All the staff share the same aim, to make sure the residents feel loved, cared for and safe and protected.

Source: Irish Independent April 11, 2020 01:33 UTC