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Celbridge in Co Kildare currently has the worst Covid-19 incidence rate of any city outside of Dublin.
The bustling area has a rate of 171.1 per 100,000 in the last two weeks, with only Blanchardstown-Mulhaddart and Tallaght Central having a higher rate at the moment.
This data comes from the latest Government Covid data center, which has the incidence rate for each local area in the country.
Unlike other areas with similar rates, Celbridge, of course, is not in level three like Dublin, as County Kildare as a whole has seen a drop in its overall numbers.
But there is great concern in the city that cases will continue to rise.
The HSE recommended closing an elementary school in the area earlier this week due to multiple incidents.
Scoil Na Mainistreach in Celbridge received the orientation Thursday after the HSE conducted a series of tests.
It is believed that originally only a few students were sent home, but after testing a new outbreak was feared.
In a letter to the school principal, the HSE said: “Following today’s risk assessment, we recommend that the school close while the investigation is ongoing.
“We will stay in regular contact with you as additional test results come in.”
The Celbridge Barber Shop also asked Scoil Na Mainistreach students to stay away after the cases.
However, the store insists it is only a “temporary measure” while investigations are carried out.
Cllr Joe Neville welcomed the introduction of local figures as they really “nailed it” by admitting that Celbridge is a concern.
Fine Gael rep said on Twitter: “Kildare Cases Location Update: Covid cases in Kildare have dropped significantly relative to other counties and that is extremely positive. However, there is a large variation by location in Kildare, so let’s hope the spikes are cleared quickly. “
He added: “Celbridge numbers are a concern so hopefully they will be phased out quickly. It’s that kind of reason I’ve been crying out for local numbers as it really comes home when you see them.”
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