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The Explainer
The Explainer
1 May 2020
Where are we at with testing for Covid-19 in Ireland right now?
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Testing for Covid-19 is an essential part of fighting against the spread of the disease, and the Irish government has pledged to process 100,000 a week.But it isn't easy to get to that number - so are we there yet? Why is testing important? And what about the future?