Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and which has now been detected in numerous locations worldwide. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).

Some of the following information has been obtained from the National Cervical Screening programme. Should you require any further information regarding your smear test, please visit www.cervicalcheck.ie as the site provides a wealth of information.