People with fever, a recent cough or shortness of breath can look for a Covid-19 test from this morning.
The case definition for testing is being broadened – meaning now only one symptom is needed rather than two.
18 more people with Covid-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,102, while there are now 19,648 confirmed cases – 212 of those in Clare.
Chief medical Officer Tony Holohan says changing testing is crucial to see how the virus is spreading across the country:
Meanwhile – The current restrictions are likely to remain in place for another two weeks when the lockdown expires next Tuesday.
The national public health emergency team is meeting to discuss the issue this morning.
Health Minister Simon Harris promises to make it very clear in the coming days when the restrictions will eventually be lifted.
