IMO rules out self-referrals for Covid-19 testing as GPs see ‘surge’ in children being assessed

GP practices across the country are seeing a 'surge' in children being referred for Covid-19 assessment.

GP practices across the country are seeing a 'surge' in children being referred for Covid-19 assessment, according to the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), which also ruled out a more open referral system for Covid-19 testing to ease pressure on GPs.

Chairman of the IMO GP Committee, Dr Denis McCauley, said the rise in children being referred with viral illnesses this week was expected following the reopening of schools.