30,000 new coronavirus testing kits due to arrive today

Testing means picking up more cases, this was good he said as it would help identify ‘hot spots’ which could then be isolated and slow down the spread of the virus.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020 - 07:36

Vivienne Clarke

- with reporting from Digital Desk staff

30,000 new coronavirus testing kits are due to arrive in Ireland today.

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