A Co Louth nursing home has been taken over by a HSE hospital group as it battles an outbreak of the coronavirus. The RCSI Hospital Group said it has taken over the operational management of the Dealgan House Nursing Home in Dundalk, which accommodates 63 residents.
It comes amid growing concern over the impact Covid-19 is having on residents and staff in recent weeks. In a statement to RTÉ News, the RCSI hospital group said it is now responsible for ensuring the necessary model of care through provision of appropriate nursing and medical staff, thereby ensuring residents' wellbeing.
The hospital group said it is working closely with the owners of the nursing home and it expects the arrangement to be in place for a number of weeks.