Intel have confirmed that around 70 workers have tested positive for COVID-19 at a construction site at their Leixlip plant.
The company was informed by its main construction contractor that staff had tested positive for the virus over the weekend and is now working with public health authorities to engage in follow up testing to identify any further cases.
An Intel spokeswoman told Dublin Live: "We understand the number of positive cases to be approximately 70, but it is a fluid situation.
"We are working to support our construction team in whatever way we can - to understand what has happened in this situation and how it can be addressed with corrective measures. Workers at the construction site have been informed of the situation."
The construction site has remained open with the spokeswoman adding that they are "strictly adhering" to all public health advice.
The company would not disclose specific details of cases, citing confidentiality reasons.
"For all confirmed cases, contact tracing was conducted and any other workers who may have been exposed have been required to self-quarantine and monitor their health," said the spokeswoman.
"Additional testing of workers at the construction site is being carried out and any affected areas are subject to deep cleaning and disinfection."
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