Over 70% believe someone who contracts Covid-19 has been 'careless or reckless,' study says

A Covid-19 test. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Misconceptions about Covid-19 testing and contact tracing are rife among the public and may lead to a delay in people seeking testing, an ERSI study has found. 

Almost half of people do not know that calling their GP to discuss symptoms of Covid-19 is free, and over one-third think they could be charged for a test.