New COVID-19 testing centre opens in Athlone
A new COVID-19 testing centre has opened in the grounds of St Vincent's Campus in Athlone.
The facility is located in a building in the margins of the site and is not a drop-in or self-referral clinic.
The HSE said the provision of community testing sites is a work in progress and work is happening very fast to operationalise this units. Sites will be opening in each of the four midland counties this week.
The HSE has emphasised:
- The testing is done by appointment only following referral by a GP or Public Health professional.
- The decision to referred for a test is a clinical decision. There is no self-referral or walk-ins.
- The results of the tests will be provided as soon as possible but during this period you should continue to self-isolate. Realistically the timeline from referral to testing to results will be 2-3 days but all parts of the HSE are committed to progressing this as soon as possible.
Websites are being updated daily; for the latest information about Covid-19 please see:
• HSE website: www.hse.ie/coronavirus
• HPSC website, updated at 1pm daily: www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/
• Department of Health website - www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus/
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