St Mary’s Hospital has had 11 Covid-19 related deaths in a two week period



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St. Mary’s Hospital in Dublin’s Phoenix Park has had 11 Covid-19-related deaths in a two-week period, the HSE confirmed.

The HSE-run facility, which cares for the elderly, said Thursday night that 10 of the deceased had tested positive for coronavirus and another resident was suspected to have had it, but the test results were expected.

“Unfortunately we can confirm that since April 2, 2020 there have been 11 Covid-19 related resident deaths at St Mary’s Hospital, 10 of which are confirmed positive with Covid-19 and one that is a suspected case, in awaiting results. ” We offer our deepest condolences to their family and friends and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time, ”said the HSE in response to questions from The Irish Times.

“All efforts continue to be made to maintain the professional standard of nursing and medical care staffing at St Mary’s Hospital during this time,” he added.

He said there is a greater focus on infection control procedures at home and that additional measures have been implemented.

The hospital has 198 residential places in total.

“We continue to contact family members and relatives of all residents of St Mary’s Hospital regarding any suspected or confirmed Covid-19 cases,” said the HSE.

On Thursday morning, the chief executive of Age Action Ireland said there is a “tragedy in progress” as a result of the coronavirus in large disability care institutions, where up to 2,900 people live, many of them elderly.

Paddy Connolly, former head of Inclusion Ireland, which advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, said it was “absolutely happening” that the virus was affecting these institutions, which should have been closed years ago.

A senior political source said that these institutions would create a great challenge for the Health Services Executive (HSE), due to the difficulties of saving people from infection who are often unable to understand or comply. with advice on social distancing and avoiding physical contact with others.

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