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#Covid19 cases 
are on the rise and we have been getting a lot of questions about #Covid19 which is totally understandable. We will try to answer a few of them in this thread #gp #portmarnock 1/n 
are on the rise and we have been getting a lot of questions about #Covid19 which is totally understandable. We will try to answer a few of them in this thread #gp #portmarnock 1/n
If you think you have #Covid19 (ANY of #cough, #breathlessness, #fever, lack of #smell or #taste) CALL YOUR GP 
and we we can arrange a Covid swab for you if needed 2/n
and we we can arrange a Covid swab for you if needed 2/n
If you are a close contact of a confirmed Covid 
case you need to isolate for 14 DAYS from your contact with the person.
Public health will call you & arrange a test for you. GPs DO NOT arrange these #Covid19 tests as follow up swabbing, contact tracing etc may be needed 3/n
case you need to isolate for 14 DAYS from your contact with the person. Public health will call you & arrange a test for you. GPs DO NOT arrange these #Covid19 tests as follow up swabbing, contact tracing etc may be needed 3/n
If your child was out of #creche/ #Montessori or #school with a runny nose or sniffle then you can fill out a self-declaration form for them to return. GPs cannot provide letters for children to return to school/creche/Montessori (SEE HERE: https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/childcareguidance/Return%20to%20Educational%20Facility%20declaration%20form.pdf 4/n
GPs can only arrange #Covid19 tests for symptomatic patients. We cannot arrange a test for people intending to travel, returning from travel or who have been asked by work to get a swab. You are free to source this privately yourself if desired 5/n
The @HSELive & the @hpscireland have produced guidance for us to follow and we cannot give patients letters to reduce or excuse their isolation periods or go against their advice 6/n
We certainly can provide you with notes 
for work and @welfare_ie certificates to ensure you keep your job and your benefits when you are unwell with Covid or Covid-related illness, just call us to arrange this 7/n
for work and @welfare_ie certificates to ensure you keep your job and your benefits when you are unwell with Covid or Covid-related illness, just call us to arrange this 7/n
Our phones 
have never been busier. We are doing our best to answer and return all calls and keep waiting times to a minimun. Thanks for your patience and support during this difficult period, we understand it is difficult for you all too. Thanks everyone 
#portmarnock #GP
have never been busier. We are doing our best to answer and return all calls and keep waiting times to a minimun. Thanks for your patience and support during this difficult period, we understand it is difficult for you all too. Thanks everyone #portmarnock #GP
