GPs believe stigma is preventing people from getting coronavirus test, say NPHET

Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) says GPs believe there is a stigma preventing people from getting tested for Covid-19.

No new deaths linked to the virus have been recorded, meaning the death toll stands at 1,753. Six new cases were confirmed last night.