The HSE have confirmed that a new portal for contact tracing will open from today.
Under the new system those who have tested positive for Covid-19 can list their close contacts on the portal.
The HSE say those who test positive will receive a text message with a link to the portal.
It is understood that those who are listed as close contacts will be contacted by the HSE via a text message.
The HSE say the new system will allow for quicker contact tracing.
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