Over Twenty Coronavirus Clusters Discovered in Northern Ireland
A total of 23 coronavirus clusters have bene discovered across Northern Ireland, the Public Health Agency has confirmed.
Analysis of the groupings found 168 cases of COVID-19 have been associated with the clusters – nine of which have had five or more cases with them.
In the past seven days, five clusters have been identified. Within these, 35 cases of coronavirus were confirmed, with 239 close contacts.
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The study was undertaken using the country’s new contact tracing app, between the period that the polit ended and the full test and trace system.
The tracing app ‘STOP NI’ has over 170,000 downloads since it went live last week and is the first in the world to share date between borders.
Dr Gerry Waldron, Head of Health Protection at the PHA, said the analysis showed that the clusters are both associated with the workplace and the community.
He said: “Clusters are managed through the contact tracing programme, and where we need to advise or inform the public of any increased risk to public health we will do so in a timely manner.
“Our analysis of clusters to date has shown that they have been associated with both workplaces and in the community, such as domestic gatherings and in hospitality and sporting settings.
“Clusters are managed through the contact tracing programme, and where we need to advise or inform the public of any increased risk to public health we will do so in a timely manner. “Maintain social distancing, wash your hands regularly, and get tested if you display any symptoms of coronavirus.”
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