Intel has confirmed that there has been a Covid-19 outbreak on the construction site of its new manufacturing facility.
The tech giant has said that there has been approximately 70 cases confirmed as a result of the outbreak but said that the situation is "fluid".
A spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: "We have been informed by our main construction contractor that over the weekend since Friday April 16 a number of people working at the construction site in Leixlip had tested positive for Covid-19.
"Our main contractor is actively working with the relevant Public Health authorities and follow up testing has resulted in further positive cases being identified.
"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 is currently still "operational" with the spokeswoman adding that Intel are "strictly adhering to official public health advice and guidance from the Government"
Intel said for confidentiality reasons they are not disclosing details of any specific cases.
A spokeswoman added: "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. Additional testing of workers at the construction site is being carried out and any affected areas are subject to deep cleaning and disinfection."
The outbreak comes as the Government hopes to move ahead with plans to further ease Covid-19 restrictions in the coming weeks.
Among the restrictions being examined for May include the full return of the construction sector.
