The Bridge House in Tullamore say it's in the interest of public health.
The Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore will close temporarily as part of it's response to a "significant covid incident" on the premises.
In a statement, they say they're working closely with the HSE after being notified that a group of 20 people who had stayed in the hotel last week had subsequently tested positive.
All staff members will be tested as a precaution.
Statement in full:
The health and safety of employees and guests is the number one priority for our hotel. Since reopening we have worked tirelessly to ensure a safe environment in line with the all Government public health guidance, including from the Department of Health and the HSE. However, regrettably, we confirm that we have been notified by the HSE of a confirmed cluster in a group of guests who stayed at our hotel last week. We are working closely with and co-operating fully with the HSE. All potential close contacts are being contacted by the HSE. All staff members are also being tested as a precautionary measure. In the interests of health and safety, we have decided to close our hotel temporarily as a further additional measure.
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