Kerry doctor calls for better communication by HSE to local GPs on community transmission

Kerry doctor calls for better communication by HSE to local GPs on community transmission

Scoil Mhuire National School in Killorglin, Co Kerry which has closed due to one of the largest outbreaks of Covid-19 in any school.  Picture Dan Linehan

The director of the Southdoc medical service has called for better communication by the HSE to local GPs about community transmission of Covid-19.

Dr Gary Stack, who is based in Killarney, said they had observed a jump in cases in the area in recent days with three times the usual volume of Covid-related calls. 

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