Paul Reid urged caution in the next phase of the virus as experts warn about a potential second wave of Covid-19
The Health Service Executive will use private hospitals to "help clear the National Treatment Purchase Fund lists," its Chief Executive has said.
He said: "Thankfully we haven't seen that huge surge, so that is good, but we are now focused on how can we maximise that arrangement to the best." He urged caution in the next phase of the virus, citing the World Health Organization and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control who, he said, are warning about a potential second wave of Covid-19.He appealed to people to see their GP if they are concerned about other medical conditions, and to visit emergency departments when they feel it is necessary."We are very anxious that people come back for critical care that they need or clinical care but we do need to do it cautiously.
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