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Roscommon virologist calls for test centres in every town in the country

Nov 5, 2021 13:13 By Shannonside News
Roscommon virologist calls for test centres in every town in the country
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It comes as the Tánaiste says more than 4,000 Covid-19 cases can be expected in the coming days.

A Roscommon virologist is calling for walk in test centres to be set up in every town and village in the country.

Dr Gerald Barry believes that widespread testing and tracing is required following the easing of restrictions last month.

At present, some members of the public are travelling over an hour to their nearest testing centre.

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The Roscommon native would like to see better public health measures put in place to stop the spread of the virus.

Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show, the assistant professor of virology at UCD, says people are more likely to get tested if it is convenient and easy.

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