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HSE: Direct provision centres receiving priority testing

There are 1,700 residents in direct provision centres around the country - 149 had tested positive for the virus as of last Friday.

HSE: Direct provision centres receiving priority testing

Tue, 12 May, 2020 - 10:49

Digital Desk staff

The HSE says direct provision centres are now receiving priority testing.

However, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is still deciding whether everyone in them should be tested.

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