Advertisement

New covid-19 testing criteria

Patients must have two major symptoms to qualify for a Covid-19 tests from now on. People must ha...

Share this article

15.22 25 Mar 2020


New covid-19 testing criteria


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.22 25 Mar 2020


Patients must have two major symptoms to qualify for a Covid-19 tests from now on. People must have a fever and either a cough or shortness of breath. They also need to be either contacts of a confirmed case, healthcare staff or in a vulnerable group. What does this mean for patients who are awaiting a test? Ciara chats to Dr Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP and hears from listeners 


Read more about

Coronavirus Covid-19 Lunchtime Live Newstalk Testing

Related Episodes

What you need to know about HS...

00:06:13

What you need to know about HSE work stoppages today

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:13


Did You See?

00:07:50

Did You See?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:07:50


When did children stop playing...

00:04:09

When did children stop playing outside?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:09


Pope Leo diagnosed with lung c...

00:04:10

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:10