THE number of Covid-19 tests carried out in Donegal has risen by 40% in the last week.
The HSE confirmed the increased number of tests to Donegal Daily.
In the week ending September 6, 2020, there were a total of 808 Covid-19 tests completed in Donegal.
In the previous two weeks, there were 555 and 576 tests completed respectively.
The Community Test Centre (CTC) for Donegal has moved from O’Donnell Park to a new location on the St Conal’s Hospital campus.
Testing at St Conal’s began on Saturday and testing numbers are expected to show a further sharp increase this week with the new facility said to heighten the HSE’s capacity in Donegal.
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