Virtual system allows doctors to monitor Covid patients in their home

A virtual system, called patientMpower, is allowing 2,000 Covid-19 patients have their oxygen levels monitored from home.

Over 2,000 Covid-19 patients have avoided going to hospital by using a new virtual system which allows doctors to watch their oxygen levels while they stay at home.

A Co Waterford GP said the system has been “a game-changer” for his patients and hugely reassuring.