New Covid community hub treats homeless and other vulnerable people

A Covid-19 community assessment hub based in a major acute hospital is caring for homeless and other vulnerable people unable to access treatment.
New Covid community hub treats homeless and other vulnerable people
Health Minister Simon Harris being tested at the new community assessment hub. Pic: Julien Behal Photography
Fri, 08 May, 2020 - 16:20
Evelyn Ring

A Covid-19 community assessment hub based in a major acute hospital is caring for homeless and other vulnerable people unable to access treatment.

The new hub at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, officially opened by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, will treat those most marginalised in the inner city.

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