It is estimated that close to 150,000 covid cases have not been recorded due to a lack of PCR testing.
PCR Testing capacity has been significantly increased with the aim of 300,000 tests being carried out by the end of this week.
Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor, Medical Independent and Liam Herrick, executive director, Irish Council for Civil Liberties joined the Last Word to discuss.
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