Rate of COVID-19 in Kerry second highest in Munster

The rate of COVID-19 in Kerry is still among the highest in Munster.

A report from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre details both the 7-day and 14-day incidence rates of the coronavirus per 100,000 population.

Up to midnight on Monday, Kerry had recorded 268 COVID cases in the preceding seven days, giving a rate of 181 per population.

There were almost 500 cases recorded in Kerry over the past fortnight.

This is 13^th highest nationally and is among the highest in Munster, second only to Limerick.