New Criteria For Covid-19 Testing Is Being Introduced Early Next Week 

Currently, only people in at-risk groups, with two symptoms, can be sent for testing

From next week, if a person has a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, they can get a test, but vulnerable people will still be prioritised. 

The Covid-19 death toll has risen to 1,014, including 185 probable deaths and 37 lab-confirmed fatalities. 

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tony Holohan, says they'll assess what impact changing the testing rules will have: