Doctors call for an end to daily update on Covid-19 case numbers as they are meaningless and cause anxiety – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Doctors call for an end to daily update on Covid-19 case numbers as they are meaningless and cause anxiety




A number of doctors have called to end the routine of issuing daily Covid-19 case numbers.

The call comes as a number of doctors have said that constant daily updates are meaningless and cause anxiety.

It is understood that there has been calls to introduce a weekly update as they would be more useful and meaningful.

The call for change is being led by Dr Maitiu O Tuathail, GP who posted the following message on Twitter.

“Daily updates on covid numbers and deaths is leading to HUGE anxiety.”

“Daily reporting is also meaningless, as cases go up + down each day

“We need weekly updates on cases + deaths – that’s useful and meaningful. End the #CovidRollercoaster now!”


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