Cross-border volunteers carrying Covid-19 tests appeal for fuel help

In addition, the 30-strong crew which are based across the north-east also convey breast milk, blood and blood plasma, X-rays and files between hospitals each night.

A voluntary blood bike group who is transporting Covic-19 tests are appealing for help to cover fuel costs, which have spiralled to over €2,000 a month during the crisis.

The volunteers of Cuchulainn Blood Bike are now travelling up to 1,000km a night to being the tests, as well as vital blood supplies, from hospitals to the virus laboratories in Dublin.