New protocols for Naval Service to avoid Covid outbreaks on ships

The new testing protocols have been introduced after LÉ Ciara and LÉ William Butler Yeats were taken off patrols a little over a week ago when a number of their crewmembers tested positive for the virus. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Naval Service has been forced to introduce new protocols in an effort to prevent further ships being taken off patrols due to outbreaks of Covid-19 among their crews.

The new testing protocols have been introduced after LÉ Ciara and LÉ William Butler Yeats were taken off patrols a little over a week ago when a number of their crew members tested positive for the virus.