Two healthcare workers in the south-east of the country who had tested positive for coronavirus have died.
Both were staff members at St.Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny.
A woman in her 50s and a man in his 40s both fell ill while working at the hospital. The woman was a member of the household staff, while the man was a healthcare assistant.
A spokesperson for the Ireland East Hospital Group extended their sympathies at the loss of the two staff.
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Staff at St. Luke's are reported to be deeply shocked by the deaths.
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