Minister makes Covid-19 testing a priority in bid to reassure older people

Health Minister vows to keep testing people for Covid-19 as number of confirmed cases set to surge.

Minister makes Covid-19 testing a priority in bid to reassure older people
Wed, 18 Mar, 2020 - 16:46
Press Association

The Health Minister Simon Harris has moved to reassure older people the Government will look after them as the number of cases of Covid-19 is expected to rise to 15,000 by the end of the month.

Speaking in Dublin today, Mr Harris said: “We expect anywhere between 10-15,000 tests for Covid-19 being ordered in the coming days.

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