Members of the Defence Forces and the HSE stand next to the LÉ Samuel Beckett along Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2 which has become a Covd-19 test centre
Fergal Bowers, of RTÉ, reports:
New rules have been introduced for Covid-19 testing, which means patients will need to meet revised criteria to qualify in future.
Patients will have to display two major symptoms – a fever and either a cough or shortness of breath – and fall into a priority group in order to be tested.
These are close contacts of a confirmed case, healthcare staff and vulnerable groups.
Those seeking Covid-19 test must display two major symptoms under new rules (RTÉ)
Meanwhile, last night on RTÉ’s Prime Time…
“We need to test as many people as we can” Health Minister Simon Harris discusses testing for Covid 19, and how the government plans to prioritise people who need to be tested.#RTEPT | #COVID19 | #coronavirus | @mcculld | @SimonHarrisTD pic.twitter.com/sS6QjVKca3
— RTÉ Prime Time (@RTE_PrimeTime) March 24, 2020
Earlier: ‘Persistant Cough’
“I Had Completely Convinced Myself That This Was Just A Chest Infection”
One: Pick up the phone
You can’t meet your family, stay at home
Two: Don’t let anyone in
You’ll have to kick them out again
Three: Don’t meet your friends
You know you’re gonna wake up with a cough in the morning
excellent
Took all day listening to the radio but I finally get it.
So if one has a fever and a cough, but not fall into the ‘priority group’ do they get tested or not?
By the way I don’t have either, just looking for clarification?
Lets say one’s spouse or partner had symptoms of a fever and cold. They have no likelihood of being tested now. Should the family assume it is corona and do the whole family self quarantine?
yes
Is having a fever a requirement? I am put in mind that Claire Byrne was clear that she had no fever but still tested positive.
she’s such a trouper
Maybe she didn’t notice and worked through it
the show must go on lads
and in fairness fair play to her
she owned the papers yesterday
and overnight her appearance fee will have doubled
Meat Loaf – Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5hWWe-ts2s
Or is it?