HSE's head of public health in the south in self-isolation after visiting family in England

Dr Augustine Pereira, a key figure in the region's response to the Covid-19 crisis, is symptom free but said he is following HSE guidance and will spend 14-days working from home.
HSE's head of public health in the south in self-isolation after visiting family in England
Dr Augustine Pereira

The HSE's head of public health in the south is self-isolating after he visited England last weekend to say goodbye to his wife and child as they face what could be several months apart.

Dr Augustine Pereira, a key figure in the region's response to the Covid-19 crisis, is symptom free but said he is following HSE guidance and will spend 14-days working from home.

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