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Monaghan GP urges people to work to prevent spread of Covid-19 after increase in cases

Sep 29, 2020 13:20
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Monaghan GP urges people to work to prevent spread of Covid-19 after increase in cases

A local GP has warned Monaghan is likely to continue to see an increase in Covid-19 cases this week. Dr Illona Duffy has urged

A local GP has warned Monaghan is likely to continue to see an increase in Covid-19 cases this week.

Dr Illona Duffy has urged people to follow the guidelines around self-isolation if you've been diagnosed with the virus or are waiting for a test.

Monaghan yesterday saw 14 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, following 15 cases on Sunday.

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There are concerns that a continued increase in cases in Monaghan could see restrictions put in place.

Speaking on The Joe Finnegan Show today, Dr Duffy said we all have our part to play in reducing the impact of the virus:

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The Acting Chief Medical Officer has warned Monaghan is seeing a "fast increase" in its incidence rate of Covid-19.

Acting CMO Dr Ronan Glynn said while the incidence rate can be skewed in smaller counties, there is still a worrying increase locally:

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