Coronavirus GP consultations set to remain free, health minister confirms

A consultation with a GP about coronavirus symptoms will remain free. Image: Shutterstock/zstock A consultation with a GP about coronavirus symptoms will remain free. Image: Shutterstock/zstock COVID-19 GP CONSULTATIONS will remain free as part of the government’s measures to suppress the virus this winter, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed.

“It’s very important that cost is not a barrier to anyone seeking testing, so I want to be clear that your telephone consultation with your GP to decide if you should be tested is free. The Covid-19 test as well as any hospital treatment you may need will also be free,” he said. Related Reads 01.09.20 French pharma company halts Covid-19 drug trial after 'inconclusive' clinical tests 01.09.20 People 'will have to go to pubs in small groups' if and when they reopen, NPHET warns

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