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Clare GP Says More Awareness Needed Over Self-Isolation Of Close Contacts

A Clare GP is calling for greater awareness over the need for close-contacts of COVID-19 cases to self-isolate.

50 cases were confimed in Clare yesterday, while the 14 day incidence rate now stands at 303 per 100,000 population, the fourth highest in the country.

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People who are contacted by the HSE as close contacts of positive COVID-19 cases must self-isolate regardless of whether or not they receive a positive or negative test themselves.

Ennis GP Dr Maire Finn says its bringing unnecessary work on the health service.

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