A Roscommon GP is highlighting a significant decrease in Covid-19 referrals to her practice over the last 10 days.
Dr Madeleine Ni Dhalaigh, a GP in Castlerea, says she's noticed a hopeful trend in the last week, with fewer calls from patients with Covid-19 symptoms and fewer positive test results.
She says this is resulting in a marked decrease in the number of people she is referring for Coronavirus tests or to hospital.
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Nationally, there are currently 1,897 patients receiving treatment in public hospitals for the virus.
Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show, Dr Ni Dhalaigh says that while the health restrictions can be difficult, the end is now in sight:
