A Dublin care home has sadly lost eleven residents to coronavirus in the last two weeks.
Ten deaths in St Mary's Hospital in the Phoenix Park have been confirmed COVID-19 positive patients, while a further death was recorded in a suspected case of the killer bug.
The care facility is run by the HSE and has 198 residential places.
And the Executive told the Irish Times that "every effort continues to be implemented to maintain the professional standard of nursing".
They confirmed: “Since 2nd April 2020 there have been 11 Covid-19 related deaths of residents in St Mary’s Hospital, 10 of which are confirmed Covid-19 positive and one which is a suspected case, awaiting result.
"We offer our deepest sympathies to their family and friends and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. We remain in contact with relatives and next-of-kin of all residents within St Mary’s Hospital in relation to any suspect or confirmed cases of COVID-19."
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