Doubts cast over Ireland's Covid-19 testing and contact tracing system

Fresh doubts have arisen over Ireland's Covid-19 testing and contact tracing system.

Mon, 11 May, 2020 - 16:12

Aine Kenny

Fresh doubts have arisen over Ireland's Covid-19 testing and contact tracing system.

Those who test positive for Covid-19 are supposed to be contacted by someone from Public Health to inform them of their result, and to begin contact tracing.

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