Delta variant 'an obvious threat' in Waterford, say health officials

The HSE is extending a pop-up Covid-19 test centre in Dungarvan as part of its efforts to tackle a probable Delta variant outbreak

A walk-in test centre will remain in place in Dungarvan as the HSE combats what it suspects could be a Delta variant outbreak. Picture: Brian Lawless

A pop-up Covid-19 test centre in Dungarvan saw an average of 500 people daily as the HSE tackles a probable Delta-variant outbreak.

The HSE now plans to extend this testing centre to Wednesday, and has urged people to come for testing here or at the regular test centre in Waterford City.