People are being advised to get routine blood tests and annual check-ups in the coming months.
That’s according to the Director of South Doc services, Dr Gary Stack, who says the out-of-hours service has returned to 80% of normal levels.
He says in recent months a number of GPs in Kerry have been cocooning, and consultations have been longer due to increased COVID-19 restrictions.
Dr Stack is advising those seeking blood tests and check-ups to do so in the coming months.
South Doc facilities in Kenmare are scheduled to reopen next Monday.
Kerry Independent deputy Danny Healy-Rae says the reduced service has been missed by the people in Kenmare and the surrounding areas.
The service had continued in Kenmare, however, it was centralised in Killarney.
