An outbreak of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a Dublin apartment complex after the HSE offered residents free tests for the killer bug.
People living in Dolphin House in Dolphin's Barn, Dublin 8, were offered free COVID-19 testing after a cluster of COVID cases was identified in the block.
Testers carried out swabs at the Dolphin House Community Centre on Wednesday afternoon.
A letter to residents, seen by Dublin Live, urged locals to continue to follow the public health advice and avail of the free tests after a "small number of COVID cases" were confirmed in the area.
A HSE spokesperson confirmed to Dublin Live that, while they do not comment on individual cases, that "HSE Public Health and partners are currently dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19 in an apartment complex in the Dublin area."
They continued: "HSE Public Health have communicated to the local residents and COVID-19 testing is being provided.
"Any persons that have tested positive and their close contacts are being followed up and appropriate supports are being made available."
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