Level of PCR testing is 'phenomenal', says HSE

Level of PCR testing is 'phenomenal', says HSE

HSE chief Paul Reid has told the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health that the Irish health system is under ‘very serious pressure’ (Brian Lawless/PA)

The HSE is using all available measures to meet "phenomenal" demand for PCR Covid-19 testing, its chief executive has told an Oireachtas committee.

Paul Reid was before the Health Committee to update on the issues facing acute hospitals.

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