Table 2.
COVID-19 testing criteria and prioritization by date of implementation.
| Date implemented | Priority | Testing where there is suspect COVID-19 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 February | 1 | Patients in need of hospital admission |
| 2 | Patients/residents of nursing homes or healthcare facilities | |
| 3 | Patient-facing healthcare professionals | |
| 4 | At risk population: 65+, serious or poorly managed long-term conditions | |
| 5 | Individuals quarantined due to close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 or after international travel | |
| 20 April | 6 | Employee, child or pupil in a re-opened childcare centre, school or after-school programme |
| 24 April | Post-mortem tests where there is suspicion of COVID-19 | |
| 7 May | 7 | Others with suspected COVID-19 disease Those on priority 6-7 tested after home monitoring of symptoms for 2 days |
| 25 May | 8 | Nursing home residents who are asymptomatic |
| 10 June | All those with suspected COVID-19 should be tested. |