HSE working to clear backlog of 40,000 awaiting Covid-19 tests


The HSE is working to clear a backlog of more than 40,000 people waiting to be tested for Covid-19.
32 testing centres are open, with more to be added in the coming days including drive-in facilities at GAA grounds.
785 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the Republic so far – including 147 healthcare workers.
CEO of the HSE Paul Reid has given an update on the testing kits that are due to arrive in the next couple of days:

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