From today, you can book your test online up to 24 hours in advance.
The HSE has extended its new online advance booking system for covid-19 tests in the midlands.
From today, people living in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath can book their test online up to 24 hours in advance.
It'll facilitate bookings for the testing centres at:
Laois St Fintan's Hospital, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois. R32 ED81
Offaly Clonminch, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. R35 W5Y8
Westmeath St Loman's Hospital Campus, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. N91 X36E
The HSE is urging people to continue availing of the service, whether or not you're displaying symptoms of covid-19, to help prevent any outbreaks of the virus.
Dr Una Fallon, Director of Public Health Midlands, said: “The online advance booking system will help make COVID-19 testing more available and accessible. Those seeking a COVID-19 test can choose to book their COVID-19 test online and schedule it at a time that suits them.”
“Testing is crucial to identify outbreaks and it is possible to be positive with COVID-19 but not be aware of it. By taking a COVID-19 test, if you think you have been exposed to COVID but don’t have symptoms, you will help to stop the spread of the virus, protect other people and save lives.”
Those with symptoms and those who require medical advice should continue to contact their GP. The HSE will continuously monitor the demand for COVID-19 testing via walk-in centres, the online system and GP referral once that resumes, and close contact test referrals.
Dr Fallon added: “The HSE opened walk-in test centres in a number of locations across the Midlands when we were concerned about the numbers of cases in some areas. Now walk-in testing is available at all of our COVID-19 test centres in the region. The online booking portal being launched today makes it possible for anyone to register in advance and minimise the time delay at a testing centre if they attend without an appointment. Your support and commitment is vital in ensuring that we suppress the spread of this virus among families and the community.”
Des O'Flynn, Chief Officer with Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare Organisation said: “Testing is still an important part of the HSE's response to COVID-19. It helps to identify clusters and outbreaks in the community. This new online booking system for COVID-19 tests will make it easier for people to book a test at a time convenient to them. I would urge people, if they have any concerns, to use this system to arrange a test to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Availing of COVID-19 testing, even when you don't have symptoms, helps us to stop the further spread of COVID-19.”
“Managing large numbers attending for testing has been a challenge in some sites and the development of this online booking system will help minimise the numbers of people queuing in centres for a test at any given time,” he added.
You can book a test online here.
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