The number of Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland has risen to 1,497. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre reported on Wednesday evening that it had been informed that a total of 10 people with Covid-19 had died in the previous 24 hours.
As of 11 am on Wednesday, the HPSC had been notified of 159 new confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 23,401 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
The HSE has confirmed that a Covid-19 Community Testing Static Site is based at The Lodge, Roscommon (beside Roscommon University Hospital). Appointments are by GP referral and this is a Covid-19 testing site only.
The Covid-19 Community Assessment Hub is based at the Primary Care Centre, Castlerea.
Community Assessment Hubs were set up so that patients who are confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment, can attend a community-based hub as near as possible to where they live. Patients can access these hubs for assessment by GP referral only.
Meanwhile, a new Covid-19 test centre is to open in Castlerea in the coming days. Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, said that the ‘Fire Station building’ will be used as a test centre.
Cllr. Fitzmaurice said that the HSE had been looking at potential premises’ in recent weeks and has now confirmed, in conjunction with Roscommon County Council, that the Fire Station building has been selected.
