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Over 70% Of People Believe Those Who Contract COVID-19 Have Been Reckless

Over 70% of people believe those who contract COVID-19 have been careless or reckless in following p...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:06 PM - 26 Aug 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Over 70% Of People Believe Those Who Contract COVID-19 Have Been Reckless

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:06 PM - 26 Aug 2020

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Over 70% of people believe those who contract COVID-19 have been careless or reckless in following public health advice, according to an ESRI survey.

The survey also found that 44% didn't know it was free to call their GP to discuss symptoms, while over a third thought they could be charged for a test.

Meanwhile the HSE's chief executive Paul Reid has warned that eliminating the virus from Ireland is not realistic and that we must learn to live with it.

Priscilla Lynch, clinical editor of the Medical Independent, joined us to discuss all the latest COVID-19 updates.

Over 70% Of People Believe Those Who Contract COVID-19 Have Been Reckless

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