Primary School At The Centre Of Covid Cluster To Remain Closed This Week.

Monday, 18 October 2021 11:12

More than 30 cases have been reported at the CBS primary school,

A primary school at the centre of a large Covid-19 outbreak in Co. Wexford is to remain closed this week.

More than 30 cases have been reported at the CBS primary school, with further test results due in the coming days.

It had initially been informed of a positive case in 2nd class on the 8th of October, before another case was confirmed two days later.

Speaking to Beat news, Wexford People Journalist Padraig Byrne says it escalated from there

*BREAKING* The CBS Primary School in #Wexford is to remain closed tomorrow after a significant outbreak of #COVID19Ireland was confirmed. The school has seen at least 30 cases so far. Serious questions over HSE's role and recommendations here. https://t.co/YyCUiKN8mt
— Pádraig Byrne (@byrne_padraig) October 17, 2021

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