
It's hoped the service will dispel any speculation as travellers are in the high risk category.
A new Traveller-specific coronavirus information campaign is being launched in the midlands.
The Midlands Traveller Health Unit is hoping to allay fears and dispel speculation with easy to digest information.
A new helpline has been launched, as well as information packs being sent out, and Traveller community health workers are maintaining daily contact with their client by phone.
Nuala Hogan - Assistant Director of Primary Healthcare for Traveller Health in Laois and Offaly - says member of the community are particularly at risk to covid-19: