Plans are being cosidered for a walk-in Covid test centre in Letterkenny.
The Director of Public Health North West has confirmed that the centre may be operational in the coming days with people able to present for a test without a GP referral.
Donegal s 14 day incidence rate of the virus is the highest in the country at 204.2 cases per 100,000 people.
Dr Anthony Breslin says evidence shows that socialising remains one of the main causes of the spread of Covid in the county.
He told today s Nine til Noon Show that despite the high incidence rate of the virus in the county, there are no plans for a walk-in test centre for Inishowen:
People in the North West are being urged to get tested for Covid 19 if they develop symptoms.
In a statement this afternoon, HSE Public Health North West is urging people to continue to follow Covid guidance, and to contact their GP or out of hours service immediately if they develop symptoms.
The region s Director of Public Health Dr Anthony Breslin says cases have not decreased as much as expected, and outbreaks are occurring at schools, workplaces and among families.
If you develop symptoms, Dr Breslin said, get tested via your GP and if you are at work or in school leave and get tested. Do not stay on at work or school if you are ill. Please reduce socialising.
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We must continue to remain vigilant over Easter to protect our loved ones says HSE
Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health has asked the people of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim to think carefully about meeting others during the Easter break.
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Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health has asked the people of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim to think carefully about meeting others during the Easter break.
As cases of Covid decrease it’s more important than ever that we all limit the number of contacts we have with others. Not only does this keep ourselves and others safe, it also reduces the possibility that we will be a close contact of someone who has Covid-19. Therefore we need to restrict our movements and we must remain vigilant to protect ourselves and our loved ones. We have seen some outbreaks following parties and this has to stop, he said.
The North West Major Emergency Management Interagency Group is urging people to Stay home and Stay Safe this Easter.
As the holiday weekend approaches, Gardaí, Donegal County Council and the HSE have issued a joint statement asking the people of Donegal to Hold Firm for a little longer.
Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn chairs the Interagency Group. She s urging people to keep following the public health guidelines, saying the best way of keeping safe is to stay home.
She says high visibility checkpoints will continue throughout the region, including patrols at local amenity sites.
The Chief Executive of Donegal County Council John McLaughlin is urging people not to visit other households over Easter. He acknowledges people have become weary of the impact of restrictions, but says the priority must be to protect others, particularly vulnerable people and front-line workers.