The owners of the Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home in Portlaoise have confirmed that three residents at the home who were Covid-19 positive have died and a fourth has been hospitalised for treatment.
In a statement to RTÉ News, the company said it wanted to acknowledge the medical support given by Portlaoise General Hospital.
It also thanked staff at the nursing home who, it said, "have given their selfless and tireless dedication to the care of our residents at this time".
Kilminchy, which is owned by the Brindley Group, said the nursing home continues to be supported by Public Health and is working closely with the Health Service Executive and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).