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HSE-run nursing home inspection found infection outbreak

An inspection by HIQA of a HSE-run nursing home in Munster discovered the early start of an outbreak of infection which resulted in transmission from two residents to 11 residents and five staff.

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An inspection by HIQA of a HSE-run nursing home in Munster discovered the early start of an outbreak of infection which resulted in transmission from two residents to 11 residents and five staff.
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    HSE-run nursing home inspection found infection outbreak

    An inspection by HIQA of a HSE-run nursing home in Munster discovered the early start of an outbreak of infection which resulted in transmission from two residents to 11 residents and five staff.

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