Testing criteria for those fearing they have contracted Covid-19 in Kilkenny broadened from today
The rule on who can be tested for Coronavirus testing in Kilkenny are once again being extended as from today.
People who now contact their GPs outside of the high-risk groups and who find they are suffering from a new cough, a recently acquired fever, or shortness of breath will now be eligible for testing.
Once again, people are being asked to contact their GP first before attempting to attend a Coronavirus testing centre.
Over the past week, close to 9,000 tests a day were carried out nationwide (61,707) by the HSE, a massive jump on the weeks previously. This brings the number of people in the country tested for Covid-19 up to 214,761 since testing began.
The Government expects we will be in a position to test up to 100,000 people per week by next week around the country.
People in Kilkenny asked to use the testing service will be directed to the testing centre that has been set-up in the county’s GAA headquarters in Nowlan Park. Others Kilkenny residents may be asked to attend the testing centre in Bilberry in Waterford or in Tinryland GAA club in Carlow depending on where they are located in the county.
The new testing parameters are all part of the plan to flatten the curve through testing and community tracing and part of the phased easing of restriction plan laid out by the Government last Friday.
