And the local community has been rallying to support them.
A Laois community is rallying to support a nursing home fighting a covid-19 outbreak.
Around 25 staff are living on site at Droimnin Nursing Home in Stradbally to minimise the risk of spreading the virus.
62 residents and workers have tested positive since New Years Eve.
Local councillor Pascal McEvoy explains how a local chip shop was among those to make a kind gesture:
IFA Express Concern Over Governance Review Into Bord Bia
President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman is calling for a meeting with the Agriculture Minister.
Midlands Science Celebrates 25 Years
The group celebrated the milestone with an event at Mullingar's National Science Park.
Westmeath Community Asks For Help In Solving Story Behind Stations Of The Cross Statues
The Active Retirement Association of Multyfarnham wants to uncover the stories behind the statues.
Irish Rural Link CEO Demands Reform Of Community Benefit Funds
Moate's Brian Smyth feels it should go into legacy community infrastructure.
Offaly County Council Chief Executive Encourages AI in Local Government
Eoghan Ryan feels it can speed up some processes.
Offaly Man Jailed For Six Years Over Rape Of Best Friend
The 44-year-old was convicted following a trial at the Central Criminal Court.
IFA Flags Governance Concerns At Bord Bia
The farming body has expressed concern over a review into the company.
Offaly Council Earns €7.9m From Wind Farm Rates
Laois took in just under €445k.
Housing Crisis Blamed For Fall In Irish Marriage Rates
Marriage numbers fell to just under 20,000 last year, about 2,500 fewer than the previous year.
No Opening Date Yet For New Westmeath Injury Unit
The new unit is set to be located in Athlone.
Fine Gael Rep Hits Out At Offaly Fianna Fáil Members
The criticism follows the election of Cathaoirleachs in Offalys three Municipal Districts.
US and Iran Announce Framework For Peace
Mullingar defence analyst, Declan Power says Iran has the upper hand.
Gardai Begin New Search Operation For Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob
An open area near the Wicklow/Kildare border is being searched over the coming days.
Laois Photographer Shortlisted For Astrophotography Competition
Paul Fetherstonhaugh has submitted a photo for the 'Out of this World' category.
Midlands Hospital Continues To Experience High Admission Numbers
Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore is apologising for disruptions caused.
ESB Advance Plans for New High Voltage Station In Westmeath
It's part of their wider plans and works for the county.
Relief For Offaly School As Nine SNAs Reinstated For Summer Programme
There are currently 199 pupils in Ballinamere NS as well as three autism classes.
Midlands Garda Divisions Show Gap In Drink Driving Tests
The Meath/Westmeath Division recorded a low breath testing rate compared to Laois-Offaly last year.
Laois TD Urges Greenway Impact Review On Farming
Willie Aird feels some projects will not come to fruition.
Midlands Celebrates Men's Health Week
There is events happening across the region.
