More than 210k tested for Covid-19 to date, case definitions to be expanded

Ireland has tested more than 210,000 people for Covid-19 to date, while the case definition for getting a test appointment is to be expanded once more this week.
More than 210k tested for Covid-19 to date, case definitions to be expanded
Tue, 05 May, 2020 - 21:55
Cianan Brennan & Daniel McConnell

Additional reporting: Paul Hosford

Ireland has tested more than 210,000 people for Covid-19 to date, while the case definition for getting a test appointment is to be expanded once more this week.

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