Number of Covid-19 outbreaks in schools more than doubled in the past week

49 have been reported over the past 7 days, compared to 22 during the previous week.

The outbreaks accounted for 110 cases, with 9 of those requiring hospital treatment.

Meanwhile there was a slight increase in the number outbreaks in creches from 16 to 19 last week.

Outbreaks among families in private houses also rose from 254, to 270.