Advice for public as concern expressed over rising spread of Covid-19

 In light of Saturday’s increasing Covid-19 cases in the Mid West, HSE Public Health Mid West are re-iterating their messages on preventing the spread of the coronavirus.

Public Health say that case numbers are clearly rising across the region and that everyone in the Mid West needs to remain vigilant, to ensure that the results from  everyone’s efforts of the last few months isn’t undone.

Dr Anne Dee, Specialist in Public Health Medicine says that in the Mid-West we need to redouble our efforts in order to avoid further spread and the introduction of increased restrictions in the Mid-West.  Everybody needs to play their part.

For now that means:

•             Avoiding social situations wherever possible

•             Avoiding crowded situations

•             Limit contact with others and maintain physical distancing,

•             Wear a face mask

•             Wash your hands well and often,

•             Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing,

 

This will not only prevent transmission of the virus but also protects older and vulnerable people and healthcare workers.