Limerick GPs warn of pressure as Covid-19 cases rise

Dr Ronan Glynn, Ireland’s acting chief medical officer, has warned that Limerick could face a localised lockdown

GPs in Limerick are warning of increased pressure as the county deals with a large number of Covid-19 cases. File Picture.

GPs in Limerick are feeling the pressure in two significant clusters as the county deals with a large number of new Covid-19 cases.

President of the Irish College of General Practitioners, Dr Mary Favier, confirmed she has been receiving reports that GP’s in Limerick are under pressure but not in the same widespread fashion that has been seen in Dublin.